Getting to Know ... Kimberly Clark

Getting to Know ... Kimberly ClarkGetting to Know ... Kimberly Clark

Q: What or who is your inspiration?

A: My brother is my inspiration because he is the hardest worker and always encourages me to be the best I can.

Q: Something no one would guess about you is?

A: I raised pigs when I was little.

Q: What's your most extreme dream/goal?

A: I wish I could skateboard in the X games.

Q: What is your biggest accomplishment in life so far?

A: Knowing that I've survived over 10 years of swimming.

Q: Where do you see yourself in five years?

A: Hopefully graduated from college!

Q: How'd you get started in swimming?

A: My Aunt Shari, the BYU assistant coach, taught me when I was little, and I've been doing it ever since.

Q: Why swimming?

A: Because there's nothing better than finishing a hard workout in the pool.

Q: How did you spend your off-season?

A: I train and lifeguard during the off-season

Q: Do you have any pre-meet rituals?

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Q: Do you have a good luck charm? If so, what is it?

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Q: What do you do in your free time?

A: I love to sew and quilt in my spare time.

Q: If you could invite any three people to dinner who would they be?

A: Michael Phelps, my brother and my sister

Q: Who has had the greatest influence on your swimming career?

A: Shari Skabelund

Q: What do you appreciate most about Coach Powers, Crump or Russell?

A: The ability to have such a solid team year after year

Favorite cereal: I prefer toast over cereal

Hero: Michael Phelps

One place you'd like to visit: Rome

Favorite movie: The Emperor's New Groove

Favorite book: Any of the Harry Potter books

Toughest part of swimming: The cross-training: running, weights, bands, etc.

Favorite Coach Powers, Crump or Russell quote: First we will be best, then we will be first.