By Harshitha Kothapalli – Editor-in-Chief

Freshman Tsviatana Tserakh finishes off her swim season with an exciting meet at Class M Finals. Advocate Editor-in-Chief Harshitha Kothapalli interviewed Tserakh about the season.

Harshitha Kothapalli: How do you think this season went?

Tsviatana Tserakh: This season was definitely a success with so many of our teammates getting personal best times. I don’t think it could’ve gone any better.

HK: What were your goals for the season and did you achieve them?

TT: My coaches had a lot of faith in me for the 100 fly so they said I could do it in 1:07. I was skeptical and chose 1:11. When SCC finals came along, I went a low 1:07 beating my coaches’ goal, and mine. 

HK: Why do you enjoy swimming?

TT: I think I like swimming because it’s just such a peaceful sport. Everyone works together to achieve each other’s goals and it’s such a welcoming environment.

HK: What is your favorite part about swimming with Law?

TT:  I really enjoyed the support from my coaches and my teammates. My teammates were there for me throughout the entire season, pushing me through hard times. My coaches taught me things I never knew and always believed in me. 

HK: What are you most excited about for next season?

TT: For the next season I’m definitely most excited for the new freshmen and the new goals I can achieve. I want to make the new freshmen feel as welcome as possible so they don’t have to be as scared as I was. I’m also excited to try and go for a 1:04 in the 100 fly getting me one step closer to breaking the school record.