Personal Statement
Swimming has been my life for the past 9 years and not once have I thought to myself, "I want to quit." I've only known this sport and my goals are to be able to compete at a higher level. I look forward to going to practices early in the mornings because I know I'm getting faster that way. My favorite part of swimming would be competitions. Being able to hear the buzzer go off, leaping off the blocks, diving into the ice-cold water, dolphin kicking until you reach the surface, and especially when you hit the touchpad with all that you've got, knowing you did the best you can. I've put so much time and effort into this sport that I could never give it up even when it gets hard, there is always an upside to everything.