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Christopher Lee, Columbus North sophomore swimmer
Lee won the 50-yard freestyle, finished second in the 100 backstroke and swam on the winning 200 medley and 200 freestyle relay teams to qualify for state in all four events and lead the Bull Frogs to the North Sectional title.
His performance last week: “I think that as a team, we really came together. We knew the situation that we were in (being down a possible 40 points because of a disqualification in the 400 freestyle relay). It wasn’t ideal, but we really pushed through and made the best of what we had making up the deficit.”
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Do you do anything special to prepare? “Coach (Logan Schaefer) has us rest and taper a week before. We still do two practices a day for the most part, but it’s a lot less volume and the same intensity.”
Favorite drink: “Water”
Favorite food: “Pasta”
Favorite book: “Harry Potter”
Favorite class: “Physics”
Role model: “(Senior teammate) Jared Carroll”
Best advice: “If you aren’t first, you’re last.”
Athletics goal: “To take down the (50 freestyle school) record.”
If you could travel anywhere: “Canada, because it’s really pretty and cold, and it’s nice. It’s really good for skiing and stuff.”
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Taylor Gaskill, Columbus East senior gymnast
Gaskill celebrated senior night by winning the vault, bars and floor and finishing second on the beam in winning the all-around competition to lead the Olympians to a 104.65-104.0 win against Owen Valley.
Her performance last week: “It was definitely my best meet this year. I still had a couple mistakes, but I’m proud with how I competed and had fun with the meet.”
Do you do anything special to prepare? “During the day, I just try to not think about it too much and stay calm. I usually listen to music. Once I’m with my team, I’ll just try and focus with my team.”
Favorite drink: “Milk”
Favorite food: “Chicken nuggets”
Favorite book: “To Kill a Mockingbird”
Favorite class: “Calculus”
Role model: “My mom and dad (Tina Burgess and Rob Gaskill)”
Best advice: “Never take anything for granted, especially with sports. Practice like it is your last day.”
Athletics goal: “I want to make it to state.”
If you could travel anywhere: “Central America, because I like the Spanish language and culture.”
