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HPE 1129 Philosophy of Human Movement and Sport Lecturer - Dennis Hemphill Research Paper Due - 20th September 2002 Corey Lawson 3077890 Winning - The Only Outcome! "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." Acceptance of this viewpoint means that losing is equated with nothing and hence has no value. Benefits only accrue from winning. When a person like myself puts his life on hold for one prize, then the above quote has substance. In competition no one remembers who comes second, to me winning is the only thing I strive for on the sporting arena. The Stawell Gift is a major professional athletics competition which occurs each Easter. The three-day carnival comprises of supreme athletes competing for the ultimate: the winner's sash and the feeling of immortality within its ranks. It is Easter Monday at Stawell. A bright crisp morning saw the running of the 800 metre heats. I was allocated to heat one with many challengers...

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