NAME: Carly May
AGE: 11
GRADE: Sixth
SCHOOL: Paul Knox Middle
SPORT: Swimming
POSITION: Backstroke, butterfly and individual medley
Q: How did you get started?
A: My dad. I started at age 5 and I was good at it.
Q: What is your favorite thing about the sport?
A: Competing. The backstroke is my favorite to compete in. That's my best stroke.
Q: What's the worst thing about the sport?
A: Practicing the hardest parts, like sprints.
Q: Do you have any other hobbies?
A: Watch TV and hang out at the Hammond Hill pool.
Q: How do you train outside of the Hammond Hill swim team?
A: With ASL (Aiken-Augusta Swim League) at USCA.
Q: What are your goals this year?
A: To beat all my records.
Q: What are your strengths?
A: Starts, turns and finishes. And being competitive.
Q: What are your weaknesses?
A: Kicking strength.
Q: Do you play any other sports?
A: I played basketball for one year, two years ago. I stopped because I enjoy swimming more.
Q: What has been your favorite moment?
A: Breaking relay team records. (Recently broke a 1988 record in the individual medley with a time of 2:08.55, and a free-style record)
Q: What has been your toughest moment?
A: The bucket turn and being able to know where the wall is to put your hand.
Q: Who is your inspiration?
A: Daddy and Coach Gary (Mauks). They correct what I do.
Q: Do you have any pre-meet rituals?
A: The whole team does a cheer.
Q: What do you want to do after high school?
A: I don't know.
Q: What is the most important thing you've learned playing sports?
A: To try my best, discipline and hard work.
