- 2022 Highlights
Personal Statement
My name is Zack Smith. I am a high school athlete who prides myself on grit and determination, and someone who wants to swim and succeed at the collegiate level. I am somebody who has bounced back from hard times and not only learned from them but became stronger in the process. When I was 13, I broke both of my arms and was put out of the pool for 4 months. I did not roll over and give up; instead, I came back and worked until I was twice the athlete I was before. The hard work I can put in is why I love the sport. In swimming, how good you do is directly correlated with how hard you work, so when you achieve a goal it feels amazing. I want to feel like that throughout college and apply my skills in and out of the pool.
