Fun Facts
High School
Minot HS '10
Future Professional Aspirations
Physical therapist
Parents
Jim and Ronda ... father is a nurse and mother is a youth director ... Jim played football at North Dakota ... Ronda played basketball at the University of Louisville
Sibling(s)
Two older sisters (Kelcie and Jamie)
Started Swimming
Age 9 ... "My neighbor friend swam and received ribbons and medals and it looked fun so I wanted to join the team"
Sports Played Before Swimming
Softball, basketball, soccer, track
Nickname(s)
Dags
Hobbies Outside the Pool
Going to Disneyland, playing Wii, reading, napping, shopping
Ultimate Way to Relax
Taking a nap during the day, gettin massages, watching movies
Most Influential Person
Parents ... "They taught me how to stay dedicated and haven't done anything but try to make my swimming career a good one."
Training Stats
Swims 6-13, 000 yards a day, 2-4 hours a day, 6 days a week
More
"Coming from North Dakota there have been a few disadvantages when it comes to trying to get pool time, inclement weather, and lacking great training facilities, but I've been lucky to have great supporters and a caring coach, trainer and parents. They truly care about me and want me to excel. I love representing North Dakota and I'll always love where I come from."
Favorites
U.S. city: Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. ... int'l destinatin: Australia ... magazine: Seventeen ... books: Harry Potter series, To Kill a Mockingbird ... movies: Little Miss Sunshine, Finding Nemo