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Gillian Swift

Gillian Swift

  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Carlsbad, California
  • High School:
    Carlsbad
  • Prev School:
    Toledo
  • Major:
    Political Science

Summary

Biography

2024-25 (Junior)
  • Eighth place with 400 free relay "B" team vs. Nebraska & Iowa (2/1)
  • Seventh place in 200 free vs. Fordham (1/24)
  • Fourth place in 1000 free at Lynn (10/26)
2023-24 (Sophomore)
  • Eighth place in 1650 free at ECAC Championships
  • B finalist with 15th place finish in 500 free at ECAC Championships
  • Sixth place with 400 free relay "C" team at Nebraska (2/2-3)
  • Eighth place in 200 free at Princeton (11/11)
  • Fourth place in 1000 free vs. LIU (10/28)
  • Seventh place in 200 free and with 200 medley relay "D" team vs. Toronto (10/27)
2022-23 (Freshman)
  • Sixth-place finish in 400 free relay "C" team vs. Nebraska (1/28)
  • Seventh-place finish in 200 free vs. Nebraska (1/28)
  • Sixth-place finish in 200 free vs. Villanova (1/21)
  • Seventh-place finish in 200 breast vs. Villanova (1/21)
  • Eighth-place finish in 1000 free in annual Battle For Cannon Trophy with Princeton (11/12)
  • Fifth-place finish in 1000 free in annual Battle For Cannon Trophy with Princeton (11/12)
  • Fourth-place finish in 1000 free at Northeastern (11/5)
  • Fifth-place finish in 200 free at Ivy League Champion Harvard (11/4)
  • Seventh-place finish in 500 free at Ivy League Champion Harvard (11/4)
Prior To Rutgers
  • Swam freshman season at Toledo
  • Three-time CIF finalist in the 200 & 500 free
  • Finished fifth in 500 free and seventh in the 200 free senior year.
  • Placed seventh in the 200 & 500 freestyle freshman year
  • Broke the school record in the 400 free relay sophomore year
  • Member of CSF California Scholarship Federation
Personal
  • Daughter of Sharon
  • Plans to major in political science with goal of becoming a lawyer
Know Your Knights
Nickname: G/Gilly
One word to describe your Coach: Motivating
Best player ever competed against: Ashley Twichell
Major: Political Science
I chose my major because: I chose to major in Political Science with a law concentration because I plan on going to law school. I have always had the passion for helping others which is why I will become a lawyer. My life goal is to help as many people as I can and speak up for those without a voice.
Favorite place to hang out on campus: Anywhere that has food
The person I most admire is and why: The person who I admire the most is my mom. She has always been there for me and is the most hardworking, driven person that I know. She does so much for our family and I am so lucky to have someone like her to look up to.
If I wasn’t swimming, I’d be: Volunteering and doing a lot of community service.
Favorite professional athlete: Kobe Bryant Favorite professional sports team:: Los Angeles Lakers
One word to describe myself in the pool: Encouraging
One word to describe myself out of the pool: Energetic
Few people know that I: Used to do horseback riding.
Person who had greatest influence on my athletics career: Mom
I started playing my sport because…: I used to do swim camps when I was super little and I fell in love with the water and the sport.
I chose Rutgers because…: I chose Rutgers because I immediately felt at home on campus and with the team/ coaches. The amazing combination of athletics and academics is one of a kind and I know that I will be extremely successful! Favorite cereal:: Lucky Charms The movie I have watched the most in my lifetime is:: Soul Surfer
The best actor/actress to play me in a movie is…: Alicia Silverstone
Favorite musician/group: The Weeknd
The first song I knew all the words to is: You Belong With Me
If I could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, I would win a gold medal at: Going for walks on the beach
Famous people I have met include: Kim Kardashian, Tony Hawk, Ryan Murphy
Rituals I have before, during or after a game are: Listening to music, having snacks, laughing with my teammates
Favorite all-time gift received: Anything sentimental
Pets I had growing up were: Dogs & Fish
My favorite Halloween costume growing up was: Zombie Bride
The place in the world I would most like to visit is: France
The website I visit most often is: Netflix
My favorite teacher was: Mr. Cann 5th grade
The quote that most resonates with me is: "Not everything you lose is a loss. Some things that didn't work out for you, really worked out for you".
If I could choose any color when buying a new car it would be: Black
My spirit animal is: Turtle
One thing on my bucket list is: To see the Eiffel Tower
Phone app you cannot live without: Google Maps

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