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Brighton Patch Whiz Kid: Chuck Benki III
Meet Chuck Benke III, Brighton High School star swimmer.
Chuck Benke III, 17
School: Brighton High School
Accomplishment: Qualified for the 2010 MHSAA Championships in the 100-meter breaststroke and the medley relay.
Key to awesomeness: “I live an extremely awesome life,” Chuck said. “How I make it awesome is what really counts, though. First, I think a big key to awesomeness is attitude. Attitude is a big factor in how well I perform in swimming. If I have a positive attitude and think I'm going to do good today, I usually do. If I psych myself out, though, I always get poor results.
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"Second, I think a key to awesomeness is diet. I strongly believe the statement you are what you eat. My diet affects my swimming immensely. This is why during season, I don't drink pop or eat fast food.
"Last, I think the most important key to awesomeness is determination. I really don't have much natural talent for the sport of swimming, but I want to be good so bad. This drive makes me practice hard and helps me do better in the pool.”
