I started competitive swimming when I was 10 and I did not place so well at my first meet. I trained as hard as I could every day after that meet so that I could place higher. And it worked. I placed third the following meet and I will never forget that feeling of accomplishment. I knew, from that moment on, that swimming was something I loved very much because it is full of challenges that I am willing to take head on. Now, my goal in collegiate swimming is to rank amongst the top swimmers in the sport and I know I will enjoy every single part of the journey to the top.