Medals for the Water

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Water. Think Speed. Water. Speed in water. Goal? Win. Medal? Gold, only Gold. I will beat these other swimmers, for I am the all famous Amy Mattews. SPEED.

BEEP.

The second I heard the beep I was in the water, thinking speed. Muscle. Speed. Fast. Winner.

And I was off. I had set the world record for Womens 200meter-butterfly 1 year ago in the World Swimming Championships. I had a better time than Michael Phelps did in the Men's 200 meter Butterfly. 2:01:12 was my time, and I was proud.

I spent my whole life training for this moment, these moments, when I could make history. No one can stop me and no one did. I was just encouraged and cheered on.

By the 150-meter my legs were aching. I just wanted to finish. This very race is the one that if I came in first place, I win a gold medal. My 8th gold medal in the London 2012 Olympic Games. I will also be the only woman to win all 8 events and get a gold medal in each. I'm only 17.

The china athlete to my right was kicking up her speed. I was atleast 8 seconds ahead of her and I needed to take advantage of my start. The next thing I know my hand touched the wall and the light on my lane flashed on. I had just won a Gold Medal in the Women's 200-meter Butterfly at the Olympics. I was mad happy. This was my moment in history. My Record.

1 Month Before

COLORADO HEADLINES TODAY

Young athlete Amy Mattews from Denver, Colorado just qualified for all 8 events in the London 2012 Olympics at the Pre-Olympics. The young swimmer also holds a world record in the 400-meter Freestyle and 200-meter Butterfly. She already has 18 Gold Medals from the World Championships and named Swimmer of the year for 3 years straight. Team USA is looking forward to having the young star. We interviewed Amy earlier this week and this is what she said.

News: Amy, How does It feel to be the youngest athlete on the USA Olympic team?

Amy: I'm just glad I qualified. I worked hard for this spot and I sure feel like I deserved it. Being the youngest makes me feel like I really am a great swimmer to be the youngest qualified.

News: We all know you will do great in the Olympics for Team USA and we will be cheering you on. Good Luck Amy Mattews.

Amy: Thank you Robin and I look forward to showing the World what the USA swim team has to offer.

WORLD HEADLINES TODAY

17-year old Amy Mattews from Denver, Colorado is youngest athlete on USA Olympic Team qualified for all 8 events in the London 2012 Olympics. She said in an earlier interviewer "Not Only did I win my way here, I swam my way here. I'm swimming to London. On my way back I will be swimming with 8 Olympic Gold Medals". She has such great confidence in her capapbilities. Olympic coaches say athletic ability isn't the only the they look for, they want someone that knows they will win.

OLYMPIC TEAM USA SPONSORS LONDON 2012

RALPH LAUREN COMMERCIAL: Amy Mattews

NIKE COMMERCIAL: Amy Mattews

BMW COMMERCIAL: Amy Mattews

OAKLEY COMMERCIAL: Amy Mattews

"Amy I cannot believe you are going to the Olympics. I am like so jealous" My friend Ally was standing with me at my locker. I laughed at her comment. "It's been my dream Ally, all I ever wanted and in a few days I am leaving to conquer my dream." I replied back feeling confident and excited about my Olympic Trip in a few days. She patted me on the shoulder "And we are all so proud of you." Ally has been my best friend since diapers considering we are cousins. We also go to the same high school. I teared up at the though of having to leave my school and best friend. But I was going to the Olympics.