Featured Athlete of the Week: Elizabeth Alford, Swimming North Putnam High School

Elizabeth Alford

Elizabeth Alford is a 17-year-old swimmer at North Putnam High school who was born on June 28, 1997. Her parents are Dan and Ann Alford. She has three siblings, Tyler (20, Vincennes University), Clara (13) and Rebecca who is only six.

Other than swimming, Elizabeth is a member of the show choir and she participates in musicals. In her free time she likes to crochet hats and scarves and her favorite food is spaghetti.

Banner Graphic: What's it like being a senior swimmer?

Elizabeth Alford: It's a lot of fun. I don't get messed with anymore by the older swimmers who would always mess with my stuff. It's nice to have people look up to me more than years before.

BG: How did you start swimming?

EA: Both of my parents swam and a lot of my other relatives swam. I just like being in the water.

BG: What is your favorite thing about swimming?

EA: Competing. I like to see how much better I can get at it. I also like to race other people. There is a lot of adrenaline involved in swimming.

BG: Who is your biggest motivator?

EA: Abby Spencer. She is my equal in swimming when it comes to everything.

BG: How does swimming help you become a better person?

EA: It makes me more disciplined. It keeps me from being fidgety during the day and it keeps me calm.

BG: What are your biggest achievements?

EA: Getting county in the 200-free my sophomore year and making two individual finals last year during sectionals.

BG: What are your post-high school goals?

EA: I plan to attend Evansville University and major in psychology.

BG: How do you believe you have left a mark on North Putnam?

EA: I think I've set a standard for other swimmers. I think I've given them something to work toward. I feel like I motivate them to swim harder and faster when they're in the pool.