A. His determination to be better, he worked harder than Anton. Although Anton has better genetics does not mean he will automatically win, Eugene is a good example of this because he was designed to be a swimmer and came second, which is why he commits suicide. Both Eugene and Anton never let them coming second go, Anton swims everyday and Eugene became an alcoholic. Vincent to one last “swim” where Vincent reveals that his trick is to not save energy for the swim back, Anton drowns and he saves him. This is also how Vincent was able to go so far in life; he only looked forward as an option. Ambition is stronger than anything, which is why he able to beat Anton. Nothing was handed to him, the same way that the most successful business people
