From Neighborhood to Olympics: The Importance of Trying Different Sports

"I wasn't always an Olympian," says the athlete, who grew up playing basketball, doing gymnastics, and biking in her neighborhood before discovering track and field in high school. Recent studies show that world-class athletes often start their sport later and sample different sports before specializing. This athlete agrees, saying it's important to try everything before finding your passion.

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