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- Erika Mahoney
- Username: erika811
- Location: Boulder, CO
- Joined PRX: Jan 21, 2007
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- "We Are Lane One"
- Summary: Emily LaFond can't handle the shame of not being the best. But an embarrassing stint on the school swim team helped her lose her ego.
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Review of We Are Lane One
Erika Mahoney
Posted on March 15, 2007 at 02:13 PM
Since the beginning of history, sports have defined people both athletically and characteristically. In "We Are Lane One," Emily LaFont shares her experience as a new member of the swim team. She details how hesitant she was at joining the team since she had never competitively swum before and frankly wasn't that good. Although she doesn't break any swimming records that season - she learned a lot about herself.
This radio piece about being the weakest link on a team is humorous and engaging while at the same time informative. We learn that everyone has a role on a team, even if that means cheering on the other athletes.
Even though this piece held my attention until the end, some background music or swimming pool sounds could have added a nice touch.