Posted: Feb 03, 2021
NATIONAL GIRLS & WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY:
"February 3, 2021, marks the 35th Annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). Every year, this celebration inspires girls and women to play and be active, to realize their full power. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize the importance of staying mentally and physically healthy during challenging times. Whether virtual or other, we invite you to safely celebrate NGWSD in your community and to join the Women's Sports Foundation as we Lead Her Forward in 2021." -www.womenssportsfoundation.org
"February 3, 2021, marks the 35th Annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). Every year, this celebration inspires girls and women to play and be active, to realize their full power. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize the importance of staying mentally and physically healthy during challenging times. Whether virtual or other, we invite you to safely celebrate NGWSD in your community and to join the Women's Sports Foundation as we Lead Her Forward in 2021." -www.womenssportsfoundation.org
Since we are unable to visit local schools or host a free sports clinic on campus this year, we hope to inspire young female athletes by sharing the stories of our current student-athletes. We posed the same five questions to members of our Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and will feature their answers and photos every day during NGWSD week.
When did you realize you had a passion for your sport?
12 years old.
At what age did you start playing sports/your sport?
5 years old.
Did someone inspire you?
Missy Franklin.
Who is your biggest fan?
My mom, the most supporting person I have in my life. After I tore my rotator cuff in high school, during my basketball season, she convinced me to go back to swimming full time, and it was the best advice I have ever been given. I rediscovered my passion, and realized it was meant to be.
Why do you play?
Swimming is like breathing, it's essential to my health.
