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14-time Olympic medalist Katie Ledecky encourages Gen Z grads to set goals—but don’t expect to achieve them: ‘You don’t have to win the race’

For Gen Z navigating today’s complicated entry-level job world, it can feel like it’s more important than ever to be the best—and stick out against the sea of competition. However, 14-time Olympic medalist Katie Ledecky says being too focused on beating others can actually backfire. Instead, she encourages young people to stay in their lane […]

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For Gen Z navigating today’s complicated entry-level job world, it can feel like it’s more important than ever to be the best—and stick out against the sea of competition.

However, 14-time Olympic medalist Katie Ledecky says being too focused on beating others can actually backfire. Instead, she encourages young people to stay in their lane and define success on their own terms.

“You don’t have to win the race. You just need to win your race,” she said to this year’s graduates at Stanford University, her alma mater. “And winning your race means falling in love with the process. Fall in love with the process, not the podium.”

The 28-year-old added that instead of being focused on the performance of others, it’s critical to set your own standards for success.

“I set goals, but those goals aren’t about winning. Winning is inherently about comparison,” she said. “The real race is always the same: it’s me against my goals.”

And while Ledecky’s advice may sound counterintuitive for an Olympic athlete, she’s won more medals than any U.S. female Olympian (including nine golds, the first she won at just 15 years old) and holds the world record for the women’s 800m freestyle and 1500m freestyle.

In the end, keeping your eyes on someone else’s lane can throw you off your own pace. The more energy you spend tracking the competition, the less you have to invest in mastering your craft.

Fortune reached out to Ledecky for comment.

Keep the right people in your lane

Like being in the corner office, swimming can largely feel like a lonesome single-person sport (the 1500m freestyle is 30 laps back and forth for over 15 minutes). However, Ledecky insists that success can’t be achieved without having other people in your corner to help you along the way.

“You can’t go the distance alone, continue to surround yourself with people who will challenge you, support you and make you laugh, make sure you spend time with the people who matter to you,” she told the class of 2025.

It’s a message echoed by other professional athletes in their own journeys. Fellow American olympian Simone Biles credited her mom as someone who helped her stay focused on achieving her goals.

“It does give me chills thinking about what I have accomplished in gymnastics,” Biles said to graduates at Washington University in St. Louis this year. “But I’m going to let you in on a little secret—being the GOAT was never the goal.” 

Like Ledecky, Biles wasn’t focused on being the best gymnast ever, but rather the best version of herself.

“To be an elite student or an elite athlete or an elite anything, you have to be…the kind of person who is fueled by their own passion,” Biles added. “My goal was to be the greatest Simone Biles of all time.” 

The similarities between CEOs and athletes

By many means, the skills needed to succeed in business are similar to those of a professional athlete. According to McKinsey, the need for time management, resilience, and a learning mindset are especially parallel.

“The best leaders today have made a generational change in their thinking, one that closely parallels how elite athletes prepare, train, and compete,” wrote McKinsey partners Bob Sternfels and Daniel Pacthod. “In several ways, the two jobs—CEO and athlete—are highly correlated.”

In fact, many chief executives credit sports for shaping their leadership styles in the boardroom.

Stephanie Linnartz, the former CEO of Under Armour, told Fortune that as a runner, she learned the importance of treating the pathway to success as a marathon, not a sprint.

“Sports can empower all of us to achieve excellence in every aspect of our lives. We are all athletes, pursuing our own greatness in everything that we do,” Linnartz said. “Personally, I’ve always been an avid runner as the sport has kept me grounded throughout my life and focused on what’s up ahead, rather than behind.”





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AAU Junior Olympics 2025 Schedule On Day 3

Day 2 of the 2025 AAU Junior Olympics is in the books and the best young athletes from around the country will continue to showcase their talents on day three, Monday, July 28. Competing at Humble High School just outside of Houston, Texas, the AAU Junior Olympics are where the future stars of track and […]

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Day 2 of the 2025 AAU Junior Olympics is in the books and the best young athletes from around the country will continue to showcase their talents on day three, Monday, July 28.

Competing at Humble High School just outside of Houston, Texas, the AAU Junior Olympics are where the future stars of track and field shine, showing off their speed and talent. 

Parents and spectators can watch from home with a FloTrack subscription with all access to live streams, highlights, breaking news, and results.

Here’s the full schedule for Monday, July 28 at the 2025 AAU Junior Olympics.  

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AAU Junior Olympics July 28 Schedule

All times are listed in Eastern Time

Time (ET)    Event / Age Group    Race / Activities

  • 9:00 AM – 3000M Run (11G, 11B, 12G, 12B) – TF
  • 11:00 AM – 400M Hurdles (15-16B, 17-18B, 15-16G, 17-18G) – SF
  • 11:00 AM – 200M Hurdles (13G, 13B, 14G, 14B) – SF
  • 1:45 PM – 800M Run (13G, 13B, 14G, 14B, 15-16G, 15-16B, 17-18G, 17-18B) – SF
  • 4:00 PM – 200M Dash (All divisions) – QF

Event Index

  • Q = Quarterfinals
  • S = Semifinals
  • F = Finals
  • TF = Timed Final

AAU Junior Olympics Age Classification 

  • 8&UG – 8 and under girls (2017 & After)
  • 8&UB – 8 and under boys (2017 & After)
  • 9G – 9 years old girls (2016)
  • 9B – 9 years old boys (2016)
  • 10G – 10 years old girls (2015)
  • 10B – 10 years old boys (2015)
  • 11G – 11 years old girls (2014)
  • 11B – 11 years old boys (2014)
  • 12G – 12 years old girls (2013)
  • 12B – 12 years old boys (2013)
  • 13G – 13 years old girls (2012)
  • 13B – 13 years old boys (2012)
  • 14G – 14 years old girls (2011)
  • 14B – 14 years old boys (2011)
  • 15-16G – 15-16 years old girls (2009–2010)
  • 15-16B – 15-16 years old boys (2009–2010)
  • 17-18G – 17-18 years old girls (2007–2008)
  • 17-18B – 17-18 years old boys (2007–2008)

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Part 2: Penn State Commonwealth campus athletes break records, earn honors in final seasons | Penn State Sports News

In part one of this two-part series, athletes from the Commonwealth campuses delivered record-setting seasons and performances. However, that trend continues across Pennsylvania as even more Nittany Lions left their mark in 2024-25, proving that their athletic impact, despite uncertain futures amid closures, is anything but temporary. Here are the stars from the remaining Commonwealth […]

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In part one of this two-part series, athletes from the Commonwealth campuses delivered record-setting seasons and performances.

However, that trend continues across Pennsylvania as even more Nittany Lions left their mark in 2024-25, proving that their athletic impact, despite uncertain futures amid closures, is anything but temporary.

Here are the stars from the remaining Commonwealth campuses.

Hazelton: Eddie Wess – Baseball

For Hazelton, its baseball program stood out with many candidates, despite a season full of downturns.

Yet, Eddie Wess emerged as a key contributor due to contact and power in the batter’s box. Despite falling short of leading his squad in average, the senior still hit .343 and had a team-high four home runs. He led the team in RBIs with 19 doubles with nine.

Lehigh Valley: Jack Montesdeoca – Men’s Soccer

A team captain, Jack Montesdeoca starred from the midfield with both goal scoring and passing. The senior’s eight goals were good for second on the team, but four of them were game-winning, which led the blue and white.

Along with that, the Easton, Pennsylvania, native supplied a top-three USCAA figure with 13 assists.

Mont Alto: James Sibert – Baseball

Leading the Nittany Lions with a .467 batting average, 12 home runs and 48 RBIs, James Sibert proved monumental for a 35-18 finish for Mont Alto.

A win in the losers’ bracket of the USCAA Small College World Series saw the Strasburg, Virginia, native’s squad advance to the championship, where they fell 8-3 to Salem University.

New Kensington: Samara Ayodele – Women’s Soccer

New Kensington had its first women’s soccer All-American honorable mention ever in the form of Samara Ayodele, who netted nine goals and two assists in eight games.

The freshman from Laurel, Maryland, was instrumental in what was the program’s first season. She scored two goals in its first win, a 9-0 triumph over Penn State Beaver.

Schuylkill: Issac Lane – Men’s Basketball

A 2025 USCAA All-American, Isaac Lane did the majority of Schuylkill’s scoring with a 20.1 per game average paired with a team high 7.9 rebounds per game. During his senior season at Penn State, the senior also earned Co-PSUAC Player of the Year honors.

Scranton: Alex Brinkman – Baseball

After transferring from Keystone College this offseason, Alex Brinkman led Scranton in all major categories such as batting average, RBIs, home runs and position player fielding percentage. The Jefferson Township, Pennsylvania, native was honored as a PSUAC All-Conference team member.

Shenango: Faith Sullivan – Track and Field & Golf

A two-sport star, Faith Sullivan took home awards both on the track and the golf course.

At the USCAA Track and Field championships, the North Jackson, Ohio, native won Shenango’s first ever title with an 800m time of 2:29.08, while also finishing third in the 1500m.

As for golf, Sullivan finished fourth with Shenango at the 2024 PSUAC Championships, and was honored as the Student-Athlete of the Year for golf.

Wilkes-Barre: Jedidiah Ashton – Men’s Basketball

In his senior year, Jedidiah Ashton improved his points per game total to a team high of 18.7, becoming the program’s scoring record holder. This achievement earned the Brooklyn, New York, native the PSUAC Player of the Year award and a USCAA First Team All-American honor in a season where he also averaged a team-high 8.7 rebounds per game.

York: Ben Zimmerman – Men’s Soccer

Clinical shooting propelled Ben Zimmerman through 2025 with 12 goals in 13 games, setting a team-high mark.

The New Park, Pennsylvania, native helped his squad to a 9-2-3 record and ended as a USCAA First Team All-American.

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NSWIS scholars top class performances at World Uni Games

Australia’s athletics team at the FISU World University Games has officially closed out its most successful World University Games campaign in history, topping the medal tally with 10 medals on the back of some outstanding performances. Pleasingly, a host of New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) Scholarship holders were in the thick of the […]

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Australia’s athletics team at the FISU World University Games has officially closed out its most successful World University Games campaign in history, topping the medal tally with 10 medals on the back of some outstanding performances.

Pleasingly, a host of New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) Scholarship holders were in the thick of the action, contributing to five of the Aussie Uniroos’ medals.

Michael Perry, NSWIS State (athletics) Performance Advisor, said the University Games, of which the athletics component was staged in Bochum, Germany, has traditionally proven to be a tremendous ‘steppingstone’ for athletes.

“The World University Games has been a steppingstone for athletes to do on to world competitions,” said Perry, who competed for Australia in the Triple Jump event at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. “It gives them a taste of what to expect.”

The 2025 edition of the FISU World University Games saw approximately 8500 athletes from 150 nations compete in the multi-sport event in the Rhine-Ruhr region of Germany. The athletes competed in 18 sports, including athletics, swimming, water polo, rowing and 3 x 3 wheelchair basketball among others.

NSWIS medallists at the 2025 FISU World University Games

Connor Murphy – Gold, Triple Jump (16.77m +1.2)

Kristie Edwards – Gold, 4 x 100m Women’s Relay (43.46)

Allanah Pitcher, – Silver, (Women’s) Team Race Walk

Isaac Beacroft – Silver, (Men’s) 20km Race Walk

Desleigh Owusu – Bronze, Triple Jump  (13.86m) PB



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U.S. Women’s U21 Seizes Gold at 2025 Pan Am Cup with Sweep of Chile

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 27, 2025) — The U.S. Women’s U21 National Team completed its undefeated run to win the gold medal at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup with a 3-0 (25-18, 25-14, 25-13) championship match victory over Chile on Sunday in San Jose, Costa Rica. The U.S. finished the tournament without losing […]

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 27, 2025) — The U.S. Women’s U21 National Team completed its undefeated run to win the gold medal at the 2025 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup with a 3-0 (25-18, 25-14, 25-13) championship match victory over Chile on Sunday in San Jose, Costa Rica. The U.S. finished the tournament without losing a set in its five matches and won its third straight Pan Am titles, after winning in 2022 and 2023.

“I’m happy for the group to come together over two weeks and play well in the final against a good Chile team. Everyone contributed and I was glad how they kept their focus the whole match. We played our best volleyball at the end,” said U.S. head coach Heather Olmstead. “It was a great tournament, and Costa Rica did a great job hosting it. We are just really grateful to be here and to represent the USA.”

The U.S. finished with large margins in kills (42-15), blocks (10-2) and aces (8-2). Chile committed 11 fewer errors (26-15). The U.S. hit .516 for the match with 42 kills and just nine hitting errors in 64 attacks, while limiting Chile to a .000 hitting percentage on the same number of attacks.

Middle blocker Favor Anyanwu and opposite Jadyn Livings shared match-high honors with 13 points each. Anyanwu led all players with four blocks, adding eight kills, and the championship-clinching ace. Livings was the only player to reach double digits in kills (12) to go with a block.

Outside hitter Brooklyn DeLeye scored eight points on seven kills and a block, and middle blocker Ayden Ames totaled six points on three kills, two blocks and an ace. Libero Ramsey Gary led all players with 11 digs. Setter Stella Swenson delivered a match-high three aces.

A Glover block and back-to-back Swenson aces started a 7-0 U.S. run that turned a two-point lead into a nine-point margin, 13-4, in set one. DeLeye produced a kill that put the U.S. up 22-12 before Chile scored the next four points to prompt a U.S. timeout. The teams split points the rest of the set. DeLeye led all players with five points on four kills and a block.

The U.S. took an early 6-2 lead on a Livings kill in the second set and then the U.S. bench showed off its dancing skills during a lengthy delay. Back-to-back DeLeye kills made it 8-3 heading into the first technical timeout. Ames served an ace to build the lead to seven points, 17-10.

Anyanwu posted a block to put the U.S. ahead 20-11. Livings finished the set with a block, her seventh point of the set. She recorded six kills. Opposite Noemie Glover scored five points on four kills and a block with middle Lizzy Andrew (three kills and one block) and outside hitter Blaire Bayless (three kills and one ace) each scoring four points.

An Anyanwu kill gave the U.S. a 10-5 lead and when Glover put a ball down, the lead grew to seven at 13-6. Anyanwu scored on a slide off the block for an 18-9 lead. Anyanwu sealed the championship with an ace, her seventh point of the set after contributing three kills and three blocks.

2025 NORCECA Women’s U21 Pan American Cup

Name (Pos., Height, Birth Year, Hometown, School, USAV Region)
1 Lizzy Andrew (MB, 6-5, 2005, Ridgefield, Wash., Stanford University, Columbia Empire)
4 Blaire Bayless (OH, 6-2, 2005, Plano, Texas, University of Pittsburgh, North Texas)
5 Favor Anyanwu (MB, 6-3, 2006, Rowlett, Texas, Southern Methodist University, North Texas)
6 Ayden Ames (MB, 6-4, 2006, Prosper, Texas, University of Texas, North Texas)
7C Brooklyn DeLeye (OH, 6-2, 2005, Auburn, Kan., University of Kentucky, Heart of America)
8 Stella Swenson (S, 6-2, 2005, Wayzata, Minn., University of Minnesota, North Country)
11 Ramsey Gary (L, 5-7, 2005, Pendelton, Ind., University of Texas, Hoosier)
12 Noemie Glover (OPP, 6-2, 2005, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., Arizona State University, Southern California)
13 Kamryn Gibadlo (OH, 6-1, 2005, Cave Creek, Ariz., University of Utah, Arizona)
14 Jadyn Livings (OPP/OH, 6-1, 2006, Dallas, Texas, Southern Methodist University, North Texas)
16 Taylor Parks (S, 5-11, 2006, Clearwater, Fla., University of Florida, Florida)
19 Abby Vander Wal (OH, 6-3, 2006, Elmhurst, Ill., University of Texas, Great Lakes)

Alternates
Jaela Auguste (MB, 6-2, 2006, Spring, Texas, University of Florida, Lone Star)
Carlie Cisneros (OH, 6-0, 2006, Paola, KS, University of Arizona, Heart of America)
Cristin Cline (S, 5-11, Stanfield, N.C., University of Kansas, Carolina)
Taylor Harvey (MB, 6-3, 2006, Bountiful, Utah, Bountiful HS, Intermountain)
Abigail Mullen (OPP, 6-3, 2006, Kansas City, Mo., University of Southern California, Heart of America)
Molly Tuozzo (L, 5-8, 2005, The Woodlands, Texas, University of Kentucky, Lone Star)

Coaches
Head Coach: Heather Olmstead (BYU)
Assistant Coach: Keith Smith (TCU)
Assistant Coach: Megan Hodge Easy (Penn State)
Performance Analyst: Jimmy Kim (NTDP)
Athletic Trainer: Britta Pestak (Hawken School/University Hospital)
Team Lead: Kyle Thompson (Maryland)

Schedule
All times Pacific

July 22: USA def. Canada, 3-0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-13)
July 23: USA def. Puerto Rico, 3-0 (25-13, 25-7, 25-15)
July 24: USA def. Chile, 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-11)
July 25: Quarterfinals: USA received bye
July 26: Semifinals: USA def. Canada, 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-20)
July 27: Gold Medal: USA def. Chile, 3-0 (25-18, 25-14, 25-13)



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DAVID WOODS LOUNSBERRY – San Diego Union-Tribune

DAVID WOODS LOUNSBERRY OBITUARY LOUNSBERRY, DAVID WOODS David Woods Lounsberry passed away on January 31, 2011 at the age of 53. David was born in La Jolla, CA, the son of Jack Woods and Ann Irvine Lounsberry. He was a gifted athlete, excelling in basketball and surfing. He won 15 surfing trophies and was a […]

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LOUNSBERRY, DAVID WOODS David Woods Lounsberry passed away on January 31, 2011 at the age of 53. David was born in La Jolla, CA, the son of Jack Woods and Ann Irvine Lounsberry. He was a gifted athlete, excelling in basketball and surfing. He won 15 surfing trophies and was a proud member of the Windansea Surf Club. He also enjoyed golf, waterskiing, beach volleyball and playing the guitar, composing and performing beautiful worship music. While attending Mission Bay High School David was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. He battled this illness for the rest of his life, helped by his deep faith in God and continuing support of family and lifelong friends. He maintained a wonderful sense of humor and had a lasting and dramatic impact on many people with whom he came in contact. He is survived by his father and stepmother Jack and Peggy Lounsberry, sister and brother-in-law Kate and Gerard Kelly, aunt and uncle Suzanne and Bruce Hunter, and cousins Russell and Andrew Hunter. His mother passed away in 1983. The family will hold a private service. Memorial gifts may be made to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. www.nami.org



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Informer: Fire safety tips to be offered at museum | Local News

Kids may climb aboard fire trucks, watch a grease fire demonstration and take part in indoor and outdoor activities during Fire Safety Education Day 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota, 224 Lamm St. MinnValley Mutual Insurance is the host organization for the free event that will offer hands-on […]

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Kids may climb aboard fire trucks, watch a grease fire demonstration and take part in indoor and outdoor activities during Fire Safety Education Day 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota, 224 Lamm St.

MinnValley Mutual Insurance is the host organization for the free event that will offer hands-on activities designed to teach children and families essential fire safety skills.

Participants may meet Sparky the Fire Safety Dog and watch a firefighter relay race. Also slated are water barrel fights, drone demonstrations and displays featuring a sprinkler trailer and rescue boats.

For more information, go to: cmsouthernmn.org.

Sand volleyball tourney set

Friday and Saturday, streets within New Ulm’s historic downtown will be transformed into a beach volleyball arena. Eighty-eight teams from across the region will compete in Spikin’ in the Street Sand Volleyball Tournament.

The event is set for 5-11 p.m. Friday and throughout the day Saturday. 

Truckloads of sand will be dumped on the streets for the event. One area will be dedicated as a space for children to make sandcastles. Food vendors will be on site.

The Rolling Thunder Wrestling Club will sponsor a wrestling tournament 5 p.m. Friday in the sand arena.

For more information, contact the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce at 507-233-4300 or chamber@newulm.com or go to: newulm.com. 

Event kicks off United Way campaign

Spectators are welcome at a campaign kickoff noon Tuesday for Greater Mankato United Way. Game Show Edition will be played in the banquet hall at Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center.

Registered contestants will compete for prizes. 

United Way’s 2026 campaign will be launched at the event.

Concert date moved to August

Flooding at Wheeler Park has prompted organizers of a free outdoor concert to reschedule the event.

Musician Ben Scruggs’ Music in the Park performance has been moved to 5 p.m. Aug. 28 in the section of the park near Garfield Avenue.

The band DW3 is slated 5 p.m. Thursday as part of the concert series sponsored by North Mankato Taylor Library.

Audience members may bring seating and picnic coolers to the two-hour concerts featuring local bands. Food trucks will be on hand at the events.





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