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By Justine Ress, Swimming World Intern<\/em><\/p>\n

This week I spoke with national team newcomer and fellow Hoosier Blake<\/strong> Pieroni<\/strong>. He\u00a0earned a spot on the U.S. National Team for his stellar performance in the 200 freestyle.<\/p>\n

I wanted to find out more about Pieroni in and out of the pool. I managed to catch him between classes and right before the Hoosiers face off against Tennessee, Kentucky and North Carolina today (Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time).<\/p>\n

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Photo Courtesy: Andy Ringgold\/Aringo<\/p><\/div>\n

Q: What are you majoring in?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: I’m majoring in Biology with a minor in Spanish.<\/p>\n

Q: Who is your swimming idol and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: I wouldn’t say I have a specific swimmer that I idolize. I look up to all of the USA Olympians because of all their accomplishments and dedication.<\/p>\n

Q: What is your earliest swimming memory?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: My earliest swimming memory was when I was 8. I was at an age group meet and I had just won my first ever heat winner. Moments after I was notified that I had been\u00a0 disqualified for doing freestyle during the 50 yard fly.<\/p>\n

Q: If you had to choose one person (famous or not) to have lunch with, who would it be?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: Aaron Rodgers<\/p>\n

Q: What is your proudest swimming accomplishment?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: My proudest swimming accomplishment was being able to compete internationally on the national junior\u00a0team.<\/p>\n

Q: What is your one of your pre-race songs right now?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: I don’t have a specific pump up song that I go to at the moment. However, I listen to Eminem to get pumped up before races.<\/p>\n

Q: Do you have a pre-race ritual, if so what is it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: I listen to music and visualize my race, but I also like to pay attention to the heats prior to me; watch other people swim and be engaged in the meet.<\/p>\n

Q: What is the best part about no longer being a freshman at IU?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: The best park about no longer being a freshman is going into practices and meets and knowing what to expect and having something to base myself off of.<\/p>\n

Q: What is the best part about being a new member of the US National Team?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: The best part about being new to the national team is knowing that all the hard practices have been paying off and that I have continued to progress in the sport. Also how much of an honor it is to be on such a prestigious and elite team.<\/p>\n

Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: In ten years I see myself having a quiet life in the country with a family and a job that I enjoy.<\/p>\n

Q: What piece of advice would you give to young swimmers about the sport?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: The best advice I can give young swimmers in this sport is to never believe that you aren’t good enough– if your mind believes you can do something your body will find a way. Also, have high expectations for yourself and love what you do.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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