While I realize she's Jamie's sister, I'm not sure every Penny-related image or quote is relevant to this sub.

Truth.  Where did swimming get *the rest* of the swim team that she was part of?  I'm guessing nowhere.  Did they just not work as hard?  Or is it that hard work, all by itself, isn't enough?  Hard work is important, but it's the intersection of hard work, natural ability, a conducive environment, and a healthy amount of luck that makes the magic happen.

The irony is that for most people that's good advice. Swimming very genuinely will get almost nobody anywhere. She obviously was the exception, but in general I'd actually say that teacher gave solid advice

That name sounds familiar