Name: Juliana Gole

Grade: Senior

Sport: Swim and Dive

How long have you been swimming?

“I have been on the swim and dive team for 6 years (2 years of middle school swim and 4 years of high school).”

What other sports do you play at FHC?

“I do not play any other sport at FHC.”

What is your best memory from your time swimming?

“My favorite memory is spending time together during beach day, which is a pre-season event where we all went to the beach in Grand Haven and hung out. Afterwards, we had a team sleepover at my house.”

What are the strengths of this season?

“We have a lot of strengths this season. Our team is much larger with a wide range of talent. We have a lot of great swimmers who are already getting state cuts, and we have a talented new foreign exchange swimmer from Sweden. We also have two great divers on the team, Mia Shaffer and Sydney Bresnahan. Everyone is being super supportive and friendly to each other, which helps the team succeed.”

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

“My biggest influences in my athletic career are my two coaches, Coach Neat and Coach Jasperse. They are supportive and always make me work hard.”

Do you have any superstitions associated with your meets?

“I do not have any superstitions related to the meets.”

Who is your favorite professional athlete?

“My favorite professional athlete is Katie Ledecky.”

What are your goals for the season?

“My personal goal for the season is to improve time in my 100 freestyle and have fun.”