"But I was born to do the long jump. My instinct is to jump," Teresa said as she sat on a bench. "When I am on the Olympic Team, you'll see what I mean"
Teresa's comments influence the theme of the story because they show that she -
does not know a lot about long jumping
believes that she is a better long jumper than she actualthing
thinks that her coach does not give her useful advice
feels as though she has to prove her abilities to others