Bella Rhoades

How many years have you been swimming? 13 years

How did you get started swimming? My brother started and I thought I could do better.

What is your favorite event to swim? The 100 Fly and 500 Free.

What is your best memory from swim? Qualifying for districts in the 100 Fly and playing cards during YMCA meets.

What personal achievement are you most proud of? Finally qualifying for districts and actually sticking with swim for 13 years.

What was your favorite set at practice? Least favorite? Favorite: Underwater kick with fins. Least: 10 x 100 on the 1:30, 500 ladders.

How has swimming impacted your life? Taught me the importance of self discipline and hard work.

Any advice for future swimmers? Actually practice at practice, don’t sit at the wall or in the locker room. Push yourself.

What are your plans after high school? To attend Penn State Altoona undecided (as of now)