How do you remain a fan, a parent, a support system and a
Clark Smith swims the fastest 500 free ever. -courtesy of Tim Binning
friend to your child?
We know how much hard work goes into everyday for Clark. He is extraordinarily disciplined and focused. Swimming was our life for so long so it seems natural to watch his progression from age grouper thru college. We lived a portion of his life and feel connected because of it. Not as many parents feel the pain we do when their kid is fighting through the last 50 yards. Win or lose we remember those feelings first hand
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