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Nov. 26, 2008

Name: Liz Halet

Sport: Women's Swimming & Diving

Post-college ambition: To teach high school or college...or maybe attend law school

Person with greatest influence in athletic career: Joe Thiel and Dave Bentz (High School/Club Coaches)

Biggest thrill in sports: Diving in the pool as the anchor of a close relay.

Athlete you most admire: My older sister, Kristin

What impresses you most about your coach: His passion and dedication for the sport of swimming

What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Injury...I'm not very graceful on land!

Hobbies and outside interests: Reading, viola, movies, naps

Pre-competition superstition: Wear goggles under cap

Favorite movies: Happy Gilmore, Juno, Love Actually, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Favorite TV shows: The Office, Friends, Ninja Warrior

Favorite musical group: Maroon 5, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Favorite foods: Pasta and crunch wraps

Favorite class: Hon 436 (Conflict Resolution)

Favorite book: God of the Small Things

Favorite funny movie quote: "The price is wrong, Bob!"

A "Stupid Human Trick" you can do: Some people might say my Minnesota accent

People you'd most like to meet: Beyonce and Adam Sandler

Words that describes you best are: Determined, balanced, hardworking, random

Best advice you've gotten about sports: "Dream big."

What people should know about you but probably don't: I never passed swim lessons.

Why you chose U of L: It was the best place for me to accomplish my academic and athletic goals.

Best part of being an athlete: The supportive athletic family

The moment you realized you were really good at your sport: Competing at the U.S. Olympic Trials

If you won the lottery, you would use the money to: fix my bike and give to the Human Society

What is your favorite season or seasons of the year (spring, summer, etc.): Summer