Student-Athlete of the Week - Whitney Campbell
January 21, 2009 | Swimming & Diving
Dec. 17, 2008
Name: Whitney Campbell
Sport: Women's Swimming & Diving
Post-college ambition: Pursue a career in Equine management/training
Person with greatest influence in athletic career: Fellow teammates
Biggest thrill in sports: Knowing there's always a chance to get better, faster, and stronger.
Athlete you most admire: Beezie Madden
What impresses you most about your coach: His dedication to his family
What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Injuries
Hobbies and outside interests: Equestrian activities
Pre-competition superstition: Cap/goggle imperfections
Favorite movie(s): Boondock Saints, Gone in 60 Seconds
Favorite TV show(s): Family Guy, House, What Not to Wear
Favorite musical group/artist: Maroon 5, Jack Johnson
Favorite foods: Sushi, Indian, Mexican
Favorite class: Equine electives
Favorite book: Chosen by a Horse
Favorite funny movie quote: "I am serious...but don't call me Shirley." - Airplane
Favorite professional team: Boston Celtics
A "Stupid Human Trick" you can do: Wiggle nose
Words that describes you best are: Mellow, determined, sarcastic
Best advice you've gotten about sports: "There's no way of knowing just how far your dreams will get you, so why not dream big..."
What people should know about you but probably don't: I have a slight OCD problem and I am not a morning person
If you could have dinner with three people (current, historical or fictional), who would it be: Oprah, Sarah Palin, Britney Spears
Why you chose U of L: It was the best fit for my swimming career and pursuit of an Equine degree.
Best part of being an athlete: The opportunity to compete along side some of the best athletes in the country
The moment you realized you were really good at your sport: Placing third at Short Course Nationals
If you won the lottery, you would use the money for: My family, my career, investments
The strangest thing that has ever happened to you while you were competing in your sport: Ripping my suit just before finals
What is your favorite place you have ever visited: Disneyland
What is your favorite season or seasons of the year (spring, summer, etc.): Fall
