Student-Athlete of the Week - Whitney Campbell

 
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Dec. 17, 2008

Name: Whitney Campbell

Sport: Women's Swimming & Diving

Post-college ambition: Pursue a career in Equine management/training

Person with greatest influence in athletic career: Fellow teammates

Biggest thrill in sports: Knowing there's always a chance to get better, faster, and stronger.

Athlete you most admire: Beezie Madden

What impresses you most about your coach: His dedication to his family

What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Injuries

Hobbies and outside interests: Equestrian activities

Pre-competition superstition: Cap/goggle imperfections

Favorite movie(s): Boondock Saints, Gone in 60 Seconds

Favorite TV show(s): Family Guy, House, What Not to Wear

Favorite musical group/artist: Maroon 5, Jack Johnson

Favorite foods: Sushi, Indian, Mexican

Favorite class: Equine electives

Favorite book: Chosen by a Horse

Favorite funny movie quote: "I am serious...but don't call me Shirley." - Airplane

Favorite professional team: Boston Celtics

A "Stupid Human Trick" you can do: Wiggle nose

Words that describes you best are: Mellow, determined, sarcastic

Best advice you've gotten about sports: "There's no way of knowing just how far your dreams will get you, so why not dream big..."

What people should know about you but probably don't: I have a slight OCD problem and I am not a morning person

If you could have dinner with three people (current, historical or fictional), who would it be: Oprah, Sarah Palin, Britney Spears

Why you chose U of L: It was the best fit for my swimming career and pursuit of an Equine degree.

Best part of being an athlete: The opportunity to compete along side some of the best athletes in the country

The moment you realized you were really good at your sport: Placing third at Short Course Nationals

 

 

If you won the lottery, you would use the money for: My family, my career, investments

The strangest thing that has ever happened to you while you were competing in your sport: Ripping my suit just before finals

What is your favorite place you have ever visited: Disneyland

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

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