Swimming & Diving Newcomer Spotlight: Sam Krew
Apr 27, 2021 | Women's Swimming and Diving
The Tulane swimming & diving team will welcome six newcomers to New Orleans for the 2021-22 season. In the second iincoming spotlight series, Green Wave fans are able to get to know more about freshman Sam Krew.
Sam Krew | Fly/Free | Chaparral HS | Scottsdale, Arizona
What are you looking forward to most about being a part of the Tulane swimming and diving team?
"I am most looking forward to being surrounded by an amazing group of girls and coaches. I am excited to represent Tulane and to compete at the Division IÂ level."
What part of living in New Orleans excites you the most?
"I am excited for all of the cultural opportunities that the city has to offer and to try some new food. I can't wait to start exploring!"
What made you want to come to Tulane?
"I chose Tulane because of the connection I felt with the team and coaches as well as the academic opportunities. Everyone was so kind and genuine, and I knew I wanted to be a part of this positive team atmosphere."
What do you plan on majoring in?
"I plan on majoring in neuroscience."
Who is your biggest inspiration?
"My biggest inspiration is Misty Hyman, Olympic Gold Medalist in the 200 butterfly. I was fortunate enough to have her as a coach early on and she taught me the importance of perseverance and how important it is to balance academics and athletics."
What are three songs on your pregame playlist?
"Cheap Thrills, Starships, and Fly Away."
What's an accomplishment that you're most proud of?
"I am most proud of my most recent Sectional Championship meet. I worked hard and continued to push myself in my training through the pandemic, and to go best times in every event and see the results of my hard work was so rewarding."
If you could eat at only one restaurant for the rest of your life, what would it be?
"If I could only eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life it would have to be Oregano's, which is a local Italian restaurant in Arizona. I love pasta and they have so many different kinds. It's definitely my favorite after meet food!"
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