Sport: Swimming
Class: 2018
Age: 16
Claim to fame: Top 16 finishes at Southwest Classic (largest high school meet in the country) in three events, 500 and 200 free, and 200 fly. I also broke two team records last weekend, the 50 free (a 25-year-old record) and the 100 free, winning both.
Bet you didn’t know: I play piano
Toughest opponent/why? My teammates because I train with them every day and we have been through so much together and each knows what the other is capable of.
Favorite book: The Soloist
Favorite movie: Blended
Favorite TV show: Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite song: Scars to Your Beautiful by Alessia Cara
Favorite pro athlete/why? Missy Franklin for her attitude towards life and swimming.
Favorite smell: Vanilla
Favorite home-cooked meal: Lasagna
Game-day rituals: Listening to music, carb loading
Person who would play me in a movie/why? Emma Watson, because it is Emma Watson
Words you live by: “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence” — Vince Lombardi
Biggest influence/why? My mom because she is always there for me as a mom and a coach
I am most annoyed by: My sister
You can’t live without: Macaroni and cheese
Most embarrassing moment: Any kind of presentation in school
In 10 years, I’ll be: A biomedical engineer
Best thing about swimming: The rush you get while racing
Worst thing about swimming: The 5 a.m. practices
Vegetable I just won’t eat: Brussels sprouts
Favorite junk food: York Peppermint Patties
Favorite school subject: English literature
Last DVD or video game I bought: I just watch Netflix
Person whose brain you’d like to pick: My coach
Love to trade places for a day with: Katie Ledecky
When I’m bored, I like to: Draw whatever comes to mind
Worst habit: Procrastinating
On your bedroom walls: Pictures of my friends and family
Talent I’d most like to have: Singing well
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