Name: Norah Hemsley

Class: Senior

Sport: Swimming

How long have you been swimming for?

“I have been swimming for 6 years.”

What other sports (if you play any) do you participate in at FHC?

 “I play water polo in the spring.”

What is your best memory from your time swimming?

“My best memory is freshman year when we were doing a midnight swim and someone found a rat in the pool. Dennis calmly went over, picked it up by the tail, and threw it away.”

What are the strengths of this year’s team?

“The strength of the team this year is definitely the teamwork. I think we are all pretty close and encouraging!”

What are your individual goals for this season? 

“My individual goals this season are to improve my time in the 500 free (hopefully break 5:50) and also improve in my 50 free and 100 free!”

Who is the biggest influence in your athletic career and why?

“My biggest influence is definitely my mom! She was a swimmer when she was in high school, and I am always trying to beat her times. She is also almost always at my meets and very supportive and understanding.”

What music do you listen to to get fired up for meets?

“I like to listen to either classical music or Coldplay songs.”

Who is your favorite professional athlete?

“My favorite athlete is probably Katie ledecky! I admire how hard she works and as a fellow distance swimmer I can relate.”