My
Swimming Update
My
first international meet was the 2004 Paralympic Games
in Athens, Greece. I stayed in the Olympic Village
with athletes from all over the world. I was encouraged
by seeing so many people that were determined to do
their best despite their disabilities.
I
competed in the 2006 World Swimming Championships
in Durban, South Africa. I won nine gold medals and
set five world records. It was a really fast meet
and many of my friends also broke records. I was honored
to represent the United States at this prestigious
competition. >more...
The
first time I ever set a record was in January 2004.
In my first swim meet of the year at Calvert Hall
College High School, I broke five American records.
I continued setting national records at University
of Maryland Baltimore County and the U.S. Naval Academy.
I also set records at the London Aquatic Center and
Open Championships in Minneapolis. Currently, I hold
34 American records, 17 Pan-American records, 14 world
records, and two Paralympic records. See
the complete list.
I’m
in my 6th year of competitive swimming and having an amazing
time. I’m very excited about winning gold in the
Paralympics & World Championships and traveling around
the United States as a member of the U.S. Paralympics
Elite Team.
