Height: 6-feet-3.
Weight: 165 pounds.
Age: 17. Born: April 27, 1992, in Littleton.
High school sport: Swimming (Class 5A 2009 state champion in the 100-yard backstroke and second in the 200 individual medley).
Grade-point average: 4.2.
Class: Senior.
My favorite subject: Chemistry.
My favorite athlete: Ryan Lochte.
My favorite team: Avalanche.
What I listen to: Rock.
The best things on my training table: My dad’s hamburgers.
Premeet ritual: Before a race, I’ve done the same leg stretches on the block since I was young. It calms my nerves.
Time management tip: I get my homework done first. It’s the most important thing, and I don’t let myself get behind, because it’s hard to catch back up. And don’t leave stuff until the last minute.
Planned career: Chemist, signed to swim with Denver Pioneers.
My family: Parents Ruthie and Scott, sisters Kirsten and Sandi.
I would love to visit: Australia.
What I like most about high school sports: Definitely the energy and excitement the high school season brings. The fans bring so much more energy into the pool area.
What I like least about high school sports: I can’t think of anything I dislike.
