University of Minnesota Athletics
Freshman Q&A: Peter Lefebvre
10/20/2015 12:00:00 AM | Men's Swimming & Diving
Minnesota-native Peter Lefebvre was welcomed to the Golden Gopher men's swimming team in September as a freshman walk-on. Lefebvre is a backstroke swimmer that has previously competed for Southwest High School and Richfield Swim Club. In high school, Lefebvre was an academic-standout, including be a National Merit Finalist, AP Scholar with Distinction and an Academic All-American. In the pool Lefebvre was four-time All-Conference, two-time All-State and is the school record holder in the 200 free, 500 free, 200 medley relay and 400 medley relay. He plans to major in chemical engineering here at the U. Lefebvre made his collegiate swimming debut at Minnesota's home meet against the Florida Gators where he competed in both backstroke events, tallying two eighth-place finishes, as well as a seventh-place mark in the 200 medley relay.
GopherSports.com: Why did you choose the University of Minnesota?
Peter Lefebvre: Minnesota is a fantastic school academically, and the team here is filled with great guys. I have always admired the Gophers' swimmers and I am beyond excited to be a part of a team at such an incredible school. I also feel Minnesota is the perfect balance of academic rigor and athletic success.
GopherSports: What are you looking forward to the most with starting your collegiate career as a Golden Gopher?
Lefebvre: I am looking forward to being a part of an amazing group of swimmers who will help me improve both as a swimmer and as a person.
GopherSports: Thus far, what has been your best or most proud swimming memory?
Levebvre: My most proud swimming memory was when my team won our section meet for the first time in school history. It really showed me what a team can do when everyone commits to a goal. It was an incredible moment.
GopherSports: What do you like to do for fun outside of the pool?
Lefebvre: I like to be outside, especially when the weather is nice. I like to throw a Frisbee or kick a soccer ball around with my friends. When I have time, I like to cook for myself.
GopherSports: How do you think you will contribute to the Gopher swimming and diving program?
Lefebvre: I hope to contribute by bringing a good, hard working attitude to practice every day to help improve both my swimming and my teammates' swimming. Eventually, I would like to be a part of the travel team and help the team's performance at meets.
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