University of Minnesota Athletics
Senior Sunday: Katie Anton
12/7/2014 12:00:00 AM | Women's Swimming & Diving
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Gopher Sports: Why did you decide to attend the University of Minnesota?
Katie Anton: As soon as I set foot on campus I felt like this was where I was supposed to be. The team is incredible and the academics at the U were exactly what I was looking for. Also, Minneapolis is close enough to home that my family can come up and watch me swim during the season quite a bit!
GS: What is your most memorable swimming/diving moment?
KA: Hands down my favorite memory was winning the B1G Championships my freshman year. It was the most intense meet I have ever been at. Everyone on the team swam lights out fast and we surprised so many people!
GS: What is your favorite part of being a Golden Gopher?
KA: I honestly love EVERYTHING about being a gopher! If I HAD to pick my absolute favorite thing, it would have to be the team. I don't know what I would do without them!
GS: What is your favorite pre-race song?
KA: Firework by Katy Perry... actually, any Katy Perry song.
GS: What is the best advice you have received from one of the coaches at Minnesota?
KA: During my junior season I faced some adversity with my swimming, and coach Terry was extremely supportive through everything. She would always tell me to take it a day at a time and to not get too caught up in one bad day/week. Without her and the team, I don't know if I would still be swimming right now.
GS: What is your dream job?
KA: Ultimately, I would love to obtain a Ph.D in chemistry become a professor at a large research institution.
GS: What is your favorite post-meet meal?
KA: Beach Club from Jimmy Johns
GS: Do you have any other hobbies outside of swimming/diving?
KA: I love playing with my cat Stella, hanging with my buddies and learning about space!
GS: What do you plan on doing after graduation?
KA: I am applying for grad school in chemistry as well as interviewing for a few different industry research positions in polymer chemistry.
GS: Want to give a shout out to anyone?
KA: I want to give a shout out to my parents, Alex and Pegi and my little brother Christian for their unconditional love and support in all aspects of my life!
