Which statement best describes a theme of this story? A Relay Race to Remember

People can try new ways of doing familiar tasks.

People can choose to make the best of bad situations.

Devotion can lead people to act foolishly.

Pride can prevent people from making good choices.

The statement that best describes a theme of this story A Relay Race to Remember is the second.

In the story Malik's ankle is getting worse by the minute. Sean has to take over and swim for him. However, Sean has doubts about himself because he isn't as good as Malik. In the end Sean wins the race proving that people can choose to make the best of bad situations.