Simone Manuel
By: Zion Patterson-Lyles
Simone Manuel is 2016's first African-American woman to be a gold and silver medalist in the Olympics. Simone is a strong, smart and powerful woman. She never gives up. When she wants to win she tries and tries until she wins. Simone Manuel goes to Stanford University on a swimming scholarship and that is what I hope to do some day.
#inspiration!
ReplyDeleteHow cool! We were just talking about following your passions in class. If I recall, most of the students thought that success had a lot to do with passion and practice.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great goal you have. You hit the nail on the head with "she never gives up"....Follow her lead.
ReplyDeleteAlways great to have a role model that is not cliche. Now I have a new one too- thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi Zion,
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you in reference to Simon Manuel. I think it is great to have a role model. I
want to read more about Simon and her accomplishments. Follow your passion.
I like that you highlighted her achievements and only at the end did I learn what sport she excels in. The drive and determination were more important than the methods of achieving them.
ReplyDeleteThis is very inspiring and love that you have a real role model. Beautifully written!
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