Senior Hannah Flis swims for Cheyenne and Pikes Peak Athletics. She fell in love with swimming at a young age and has forged friendships she wants in her life forever. She has also made some great stepping stones in her career that have shaped her  today.

Trinidad: What’s your biggest achievement in swimming?

Flis: Making Sectionals.

Trinidad: How was that achieved?

Flis: Hard Work.

Trinidad: How long have you been swimming and when did you start swimming?

Flis: I have been swimming since 4th grade. So I’d say about 10 years. 

Trinidad: Why did you start swimming? 

Flis: I started swimming because my friend was swimming and I wanted to be like her. But then I made a lot of friends and fell in love with the sport so I stuck with it.

Trinidad: Who are your biggest supporters? 

Flis: My Mom and Caroline Bricker.

 Trinidad: Favorite memory from swimming? 

Flis: Senior Zones in 2021, was the best meet of my life. There’s where I got 2 sectional cuts.

Trinidad: What’s your favorite event?

Flis: 100 back 

Trinidad: What’s the best part about swimming and what’s the worst part?

Flis: The best part about swimming is being around all her teammates and seeing how hard they work which inspires her to work harder. The worst part is mental exhaustion. 

Trinidad: Why did you choose swimming over any other sport?

Flis: The funny reason is I’m really bad at other sports, but the real reason is that I feel in love with racing and being around all my teammates. I also love getting faster. 

Trinidad: Where will you be continuing your academic and athletic career? 

Flis: I’m committed to swim at Trinity college in Hartford, Connecticut.

Trinidad: What are you most excited for in college?  

Flis: I’m most excited for the environment and energy of college meets because they are super fun and I’m also excited to meet new people.