Regardless, I made it into the finals. (Para.8)
Meaning: Even though I hit my head on the board at the trials, I got a chance to compete in the finals.
make it: succeed in doing sth.
I believe that I have the ability to make it. 我相信我有能力做成此事。
He hadn't been able to make it to our dinner. 他还是没能赶上我们的宴会。