The Swimming Contest” ends with the word “losers.” What do you think the author means for readers to understand was lost

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anonymous · Answer

did you ever find the answer

anonymous · Answer

I think that what the author means for the readers to understand is that no one really won. The narrator and Abdul-Karim didn't get to have a rematch of the swimming contest and Abdul-Karim may have been the winner, but he died. 
"life was lost." He died an innocent man, and kept the information needed to help the Arabs.

anonymous · Answer

The answer above (by D.udeM.eetsT.houghts), while decent, is not complete. It will also result in a zero on your Unit 2 Test if you copy it from this website. It's better to ask your teacher if you have questions, not use outside resources.