Ernesto Vela '17 Recruiting Profile

I have always demonstrated a strong work ethic, high level of practice attendance, and consistent dedication to my academics. While achieving a 4.18 GPA (out of 4.0), after just moving to the U.S. last year,  I practice 9 times week, and 2 of those sessions are fully dedicated to a weights program.  From season to season, I have always demonstrated consistent improvement in my events.   This hard work regularly pays off. I just went my best time in the 50 free in the middle of the season by 0.57 seconds, and 0.1 seconds away from my 100 breastroke personal best. My swimming career is barely starting, and I know I can still go a lot faster.