Current Age Group: A lady never discloses! (Also, it’s on every results sheet, and I kind of like the thought of someone going to the trouble of looking it up )
Team you are a part of: Michigan Queer Aquatix (MINQX)www.minqx.org
When did you start competitively swimming? I think when I was about 6 years old
How long have you been in Michigan Masters? 15 years, on and off
What is your favorite swim event/race? The 400 IM – it has everything!
So far, what was your favorite Masters Swim Meet? Swimming at the London IGLA meet in 2023. I surprised myself by getting lifetime bests, even at the age of
What is your favorite set? I like any set that makes you think and keeps you on your toes—a descending interval, stroke counts, or something that keeps your focus present on what you’re doing, even if it changes frequently.
What is something you need to improve or constantly working on in the pool? I feel like my wall push-offs are the first thing to go when I get fatigued, but I also need to practice more swimming at a race pace as well.
What are your big swim goal(s)? My big meets are MI States, IGLA in Washington D.C., and the LCM Nationals near Seattle this year. Then, in 2026, I plan on attending my first Gay Games in Valencia, Spain, and just attending that will be a thrill. I would also love to make a FINA/World Aquatics Top Ten-time one day.
Favorite swim Olympian? Katie Ledecky
What do you like to do outside the pool? I love going to the theater to watch musicals and attending drag shows.
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