Sentence 1: Lydia began swim lessons as a toddler. 
 Sentence 3: She was the captain of her school's swim team 
 Sentence 4:  Lydia competed and won every swim race she entered 
 Sentence 5:  She ended up competing in the Olympics and took home the silver medal 
 Option 1: She kept on progressing all through high school. 
 Option 2: She kept on practicing all throughout.