Edit the sentence as follows - keep the same meaning but make the sentence shorter.
The athlete, despite finishing the race, was discouraged by the result.
The athlete finished the race but was nonetheless discouraged by the result.
Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
Edit the sentence as follows - keep the same meaning but make the sentence shorter.

### Input:
The athlete finished the race but was nonetheless discouraged by the result.

### Response:
The athlete, despite finishing the race, was discouraged by the result.