Crouched in the starting block, Daya peered anxiously at her competition. She had been invited to run this champions' race against sprinters with far better times. Soon after the starting bell, her fears were realized and she slipped far behind the pack. Her mind was oddly calm and resolved—she would just train harder, starting immediately. Her coach and concerned parents marveled at Daya's cheerful acceptance of her mediocre time. "Next time," she insisted as she bounced away to perform her cool-down routine.
Which is the best summary of this story?
1. Daya performed poorly in a race, but this inspired her to increase her training efforts.
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2. Daya never should have been entered in a championship race, but she did her best.
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3. Daya's parents and coach were surprised at her cheerful attitude after she ran a race poorly.
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1. Daya performed poorly in a race, but this inspired her to increase her training efforts.
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