Q: What was the most rewarding thing about swimming?

A: This sport has given me so much.  I have so many wonderful memories from my experiences in swimming and I’ve been fortunate enough to travel the world doing the thing I love!  Also, I’ve made some lifelong friends because of the memories we’ll always share from the sport.

Q: Why did you become a TYR swimmer?

A: I became a TYR swimming because I truly believe in their philosophy of remaining close-knit and family oriented, even while they’re making leaps and bounds in the industry!

Q: How long would you like to swim competitively?

A: At this point I feel like I have no limits on my career.  I’m taking care of my body, so that I can keep training as long as its fun for me!

Q: What is the motto you live your life by?

A: Don’t look back – you can’t change anything back there!

Q: Besides swimming, what are you passionate about and why?

A: Well, I don’t want to sound like a crazy pet person, but I absolutely love my dog.  His name is Jupiter and he’s an Italian Greyhound, which is like a miniature Greyhound.  He’s super fast and such a little athlete so we’re a good fit!

Q: Do you have any special talents?

A: I’ve always loved art and have been told I’m pretty decent at drawing and sketching.

Q: Favorite film.

A: The Sound of Music – weird, I know, but I’ve loved it ever since I was little!

Q: Favorite band.

A: Red Hot Chili Peppers

Q: Favorite book:

A: My all time favorite book is Gone With the Wind; I’ve read it seven times!

Q: 3 Items you can’t live without

A: Phone, music, and face lotion (I literally take it everywhere; the chlorine kills me!)

Q: What TYR product can you not live without?

A: Socket Rocket goggles – they’re so comfortable and I’m so used to them I cant wear anything else!