What's your name and year?
Sarah Wyant, 2022
What's your major?
Marketing
What's your dream career?
Marketing for an NFL team
In 10 years, where do you want to be?
A few of my future goals would be to continuing moving up in my job. (hopefully sports marketing) I would like to have completed 3 marathons in Boston, Massachusetts: Gold Coast, Australian: and Athens Marathon in Greece. My father is a runner and we both love to travel. We came up with a list of goals we would like to achieve together to keep us motivated!
Why do you play this sport?
I started out swimming when I was 8 years old. Growing up I have done just about every other sport. However, swimming was the only sport that I continued to go back to year after year. I swim because it has given me countless opportunities and I genuinely love the sport.
Do you have a favorite moment in your career?
My favorite moment so far in my swimming career was when I was 14 years old. I qualified for YMCA nationals and took a trip to Indianapolis with the team. We swam at a pool called IUPUI where some of the fastest swimmers in the US competed. It was my first time experiencing a swim meet that was longer than 3 days with multiple sessions every day. This was by far one of my greatest memories with swimming.
Who/what inspires you?
My Dad has always been my role model. He is incredibly hard working and inspires me every day to be best version of myself.
What is something about you that people wouldn't expect?
I have 8 dogs.
What's your proudest achievement?
My proudest achievement is being able to swim for a Division I college.
What's the most valuable piece of advice you have received?
Today's a new day, make the most of it.
Pre-match meal?
Oatmeal
Favorite hobby?
Wakeboarding.
What does it mean to be a student-athlete?
Being a student athlete is a full-time job because of the dedication in both academics and athletics. It means working together as a team aka your built-in family and doing your absolute best for your them, your coaches and school.