Victor Krautsov '26 Recruiting Profile

As a swimmer who began swimming competitively at the age of 8, and later became passionate about the sport at the age of 11, I have become committed to my distant goals because I know that anything is possible, as long as you put in the proper work ethic. Yet you may ponder, what motivated me to make such a decision? In my words, I figured out that swimming is that one sport where the rewards are reflected by the work ethics put in. Grinding practices, pushing through the moments that I don't want to, and waking up early for morning practices has let me appreciate the sport and the rewards I get (PR's in events). My swimming goals are to achieve an Olympic time standard before my senior year of HS, commit to a school that values both academics and athletics, and contribute to a team that fosters positivity, discipline, and strong bonding. 

Apart from the athleticism, I also value my academic standards. As of right now, I attend the international school of Beaverton, ranked #14 in the whole nation! Here, I believe in being a successful student, striving to maintain a high GPA, and fostering academic success. This is proven by the full IB diploma I will participate in for my junior and senior year. Ultimately, this rigorous diploma will reflect upon my ability to nagivate through challenging courses, as it'll prepare me for my under-grad years. The equal-part work ethic I have for swimming and education conveys the dedication I have for both traits. My commitment to these traits portrays a hard worker, respectively a person who makes himself a better person than the day he was before.