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NAME: Claire Dickmann
SCHOOL: Notre Dame Academy
SPORT(S): Swimming
GRADUATING YR.: 2008
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: "Olympic Trials in 200
butterfly."
BIRTHDATE: 4-21-90
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5'7" – 135
lbs.
RESIDENCE: Edgewood, Ky.
PARENTS: Richard & Polly
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: "Cory Chitwood in swimming;
dad in life."
FUTURE GOAL: "Finalists at Olympic Trials
& NCAAs."
MVP ACCOMPLISHMENTS: This senior
swimming All-American is the defending Kentucky state champion
in the 500 freestyle (4:54.81) and also finished 4th in the 100
butterfly (56.99). She was state runner-up in the 500 freestyle
her sophomore year. Claire was last year's district champ in the
500 freestyle and 100 backstroke, plus was a member of the 1st-place
200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay teams. She was named 1st
team all-NKY, NKY Swimmer of the Year (for the 2nd time), MVP of
the NKAC championships and 1st team all-state. On a national level,
Claire finished 3rd in the 500 freestyle at the U.S. Junior Nationals'
competition. A 4-year varsity starter who also swims for the Northern
Kentucky Clippers, Claire is also an accomplished dancer, a star
student and is active in community service. She will swim next
season at the University of Florida. Her favorite athlete is Whitney
Myers, favorite entertainer is John Mayer and most-like-to-meet
is Heath Ledger.
COACH'S QUOTE -- "Claire's focus
and determination to the sport of swimming, combined with her fire
to continually improve, has separated her from her peers. The maturity
she has shown growing to a top recruit in the sport and maintaining
her composure and academic standards are truly remarkable."
--
Emily Maier, Swimming Coach
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