Apparently, Michael Phelps, one of the heroes of the Beijing Olympics has a learning disability. He is ADD which is why he listens to his music before the race and focuses on only what he has to do. Swimming is solitary in its pursuit and once in the pool he can just focus on his race. Some swimmers are able to swim their race and not pay attention to the other lanes.
He does not have to be a team player and become distracted by having interact with others. A sport like basketball or hockey would not accommodate his style and he would not be as successful as he has been in his pursuit of excellence. His mother is an administrator in a school and obviously understands her sons needs and has been lucky enough to have a coach for her son who has been able to work with her son.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if others who have different styles could find a route to excellence and others who could support their goals.
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