Class level: Junior
Major: Human Development
Hometown: Santa Cruz, Calif.
Superstitions or rituals: “”I always listen to music before I go swim a big race because it helps me get excited about the opportunity to swim faster than I have ever done before.””
Favorite cartoon character: Dory from Finding Nemo.
If you could be any athlete for a day, who would you be: “”I’d have to say Lance Armstrong, to see what it would be like to be such a strong and dedicated person who has to overcome many obstacles. He is just such an inspirational person. It would be cool to see what goes on in his head.””
Favorite singer/band/group: “”I like a wide variety of music from Michelle Branch to Metallica.””
Individual accomplishments: Qualified for next July’s Olympic Trials, two-time national champion in 200-meter breaststroke and 100-meter breaststroke.
