There's an adage that a lot of coaches have, that I completely disagree with, is if you make the Olympic team too early you become complacent. (Natalie Coughlin)

There's an adage that a lot of coaches have, that I completely disagree with, is if you make the Olympic team too early you become complacent.

Natalie Coughlin

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