twenty four hours a week to swimming
and she is often required to travel to
competitions throughout Canada and
the US.
“But Abi embraces new and
challenging situations and puts
those around her at ease with her
friendliness and likeable personality.
She’s is a very responsible athlete, is
extremely passionate about swimming
and is a highly competitive individual.
She approaches her sport in a very
methodical and professional manner.
She is very clear on what goals she
wants to achieve and takes the time
to understand what will be necessary
to accomplish them. She is mature
in her evaluation, while providing
feedback to myself and other members
of our coaching staff. Abi exemplifies
the Marlins’ values of Excellence,
Perseverance and Integrity.”
For Abi, at this stage of her career,
the goals are quite clear: She wants to
qualify for the 2016 Canadian Olympic
Trials which will go from April 5-10 in
Toronto. But then again, she’s also a
musician who likes to take the time
to sing with her trio, a group that
was good enough to earn a coveted
Busker’s license at The Forks Market in
Winnipeg.
“She approaches
her sport in a
very methodical
and professional
manner”
“I don’t think I’m good enough to
make the Olympics,” Abi said bluntly.
“I do want swimming to help me get
a scholarship to a university in the
United States. I do want to swim at
university.
“I’ve been goin