What age were you when you started this sport?

“I started swimming in fifth grade, so I would’ve been ten years old.”

How many hours a week do you practice?

“I practice eight hours a week.”

Name one thing you are working to improve right now?

“I’m working to improve my 100-meter fly time.”

Pre-game ritual?

“I bounce on the diving block and do the Michael Phelps claps.”

How would your teammates describe you?

“Someone who takes the sport seriously, but can goof around if we’re having fun.”

Who is your role model, and why?

“Brody Douglas is my role model because he was a very dedicated and accomplished swimmer whenever I swam with him my freshman year.”

What is the hardest thing about your sport?

“Practices can absolutely ruin my day, especially when I don’t properly prepare for them.”

Name something that stresses you out?

“I always get stressed out from upcoming swim meets.”

Name a recent accomplishment you are proud of, and why?

“I am proud of sticking with the swim team when times were rough last year. I am really passionate about it.”

Before I graduate, I want to _______, and why?

“I want to get an 'A time' because that is a true mark of an accomplished swimmer, and I don’t have one yet.”

Name one thing about yourself that most people don’t know?

“I’ve hit a bit of a plateau in swim, so I would like to finally break through some of my times.”