Outgames reflections: Michael Cooper
Personal best in all my events! In one case by 0.03 s, but I will take it! I was really struck throughout the week by the atmosphere of friendly competition. People wanted to win, but by building themselves up, not by taking other people down. For most of us, the competition was not for placement but to do one's best, and no matter what your level, you belonged. As the kid who hated gym class, I never thought that I would find an athletic event so enjoyable. Furthermore, I was stimulated to push myself farther than I usually do. This combined with being in Montréal during Pride week made for an intense and exciting week!
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