Sophie Vallejo is a sophomore at Minooka, she is on the swim team that Minooka participates in through the Morris Co-op. She will participate in four different events this year. This interview for Nook News has been edited for length and clarity. 

Q: How did you get into swimming?

A: My mom signed me up when I was little. Then I started competitive swimming when I was 7. 

Q: How long have you been swimming for?

A: I have been swimming for 8 years. 

Q; What do you like about swimming?

A: I like that it’s a individual sport and that I can make my own goals. 

Q: What stroke do you do?

A: I do all of them, but fly is my best stroke, and my best event is the 200 fly.

Q: What events are you in this year? 

A: 200 IM, 100 IM, 100 fly, 200 fly.

Q: Who is your favorite Olympic swimmer?

A: Katie Ledecky. 

Q; What are you looking forward to this season?

A: I am looking forward to relays with my friends.

Q: How do you think you will do this year?

A: I think I will do good. I hope I drop time.

Q: Anything else you would like to add?

A: I think we are going to have a great season.