Congrats on the metaphorical gold medal!
Putting myself in the Olympic swimmers shoes, competing against Michael Phelps(and his 19+ awards) to expect the gold would either seem foolish, clever, or just plain arrogant - Much easier to aim for the silver, while aiming to do better than ever.
Congratulations, also on being passed to the fastest swimming lane. Perhaps one day, you'll be receiving those 19+ gold medals or beating someone's record as an olympic athlete, yourself!