Catching Up With Freshman Olivia Wilcox
4/10/2020 12:00:00 AM | Swimming and Diving
Freshman Olivia Wilcox (Business Administration/Mantorville, Minn.) gives YSUsports.com an update in this Q&A session.
What is your current location?
Mantorville, Minnesota
How are you keeping your mind on swimming?
Despite not being able to use any pool and gym staying active and eating right, also staying positive through these difficult times.
What are you doing to stay in shape (working out, running)?
Lifting in my basement, doing Jake Tuura's workouts, and getting outside.
How have you looked at things differently in the past few weeks?
I have really appreciated everything we are able to do on a daily even the simplest things like hanging out with friends, going to class, sitting down at restaurants, and working out in a pool or gym.
What is going to be the toughest thing about not physically going to class?
Not being able to collaborate with other students and getting the entire lecture. I love being able to communicate with my professors face to face so that transition will be difficult but doable.
How has dealing with the current circumstances brought your team together?
There were only a few of us that got to say goodbye since we had all left for spring break so really coming together and keeping up with eachother through Snapchat and group chats have been essential, but it's been hard being around eachother everyday to all of a sudden not seeing eachother.
What makes you most excited for next year?
I'm just excited to get back with the team and race and meet the new recruits, oh and getting back in the water.
What do you enjoy the most about being at YSU?
I love the people on and off the team, they really make being away from home worth it.
What are do you need to improve upon the most?
I need to improve on not taking things for granted, this situation that we are all in has really made me appreciate everything.
How often do you FaceTime your teammates?
I would say at least once a week
What do you guys talk about?
How much we miss college:(
How much we miss college:(
Have you learned anything about yourself during this?
I've learned to just live in the moment and not wish things away.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of your sport?
Outside of quarantine I love being with my friends and extended family. I also love being by the lake!
If you weren't a swimmer or diver, what sport would you like to do?
I would do basketball since I did both swim and basketball throughout high school.
Any interesting story about yourself you would like to share?
I was the only swimmer in my high school!
Who on your team has organized any kind of group chats?
Me and Kat
Who is the funniest person on the team? Wilson Cannon
Who is the smartest person on the team? Zach Tomasic
Who is the toughest person on the team? Elizabeth Wompey
Who was the most improved member of the team during 2019-20? Paris Krug
Players Mentioned
Backstroke/Freestyle
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Backstroke/Fly
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Freestyle
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