I will be the best!

Clark's swift arms sliced into the water, forcing his body forward through the water of the pool.

I will be the fastest!

So focused his intent was that he didn't notice the other contestants in the race give pause and then try to swim away.

I will not lose!

He continued carving his path forward, mincing the molecules in his way. His arms, seeming propelled by an unnatural force, pin-wheeled faster and faster, gaining in speed.

I WILL WI...

The arena fell to a hush as a blinding flash erupted from the storm that surrounded Clark. Drawn into a different realm by his own powerful locomotion, through his pure skill as a righteous swimmer, he had ascended.