Experience the worst failure

I don’t mind failure. I believe failing once in a while makes me strong. However, if my failure contributes to the failure of my teammates, then it’s a totally different story. I am a sprinter, and I always run the last leg in the relay race. So when I was told to do it again at the athletic meet on our school’s anniversary, I thought I was going to do a good job. I also got the privilege of not having to practice with my team member. Then the day came. My team was coming in second when I grabbed the baton from my team member. With the support of the spectators, I ran with all my strength. Not surprisingly, I overtook the runner ahead of me and ran towards the finish line. Just before I got there, though, the baton slipped out of my hand and fell onto the track. There want my pride. And that was the worst failure a relay runner and his team could ever have.