What swims upstream but never gets wet? It’s a part of a sport that requires a lot of training.
Category: Sports · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about what drives an athlete rather than a physical object.
Answer
A swimmer's goal
Explanation
A swimmer's ambition is what drives them to train hard, and it 'swims upstream' against the odds of competition.
This is a medium sports riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A swimmer's goal.
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