University of Minnesota Athletics
Senior Sunday: Jessica Plant
3/15/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Swimming & Diving
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Gopher Sports: Why did you decide to attend the University of Minnesota?
Jessica Plant: I felt that the U offered me opportunities to succeed academically and athletically. I was also excited to experience a new swimming and athletic community in the United States.
GS: What is your most memorable swimming/diving moment?
JP: The 800 freestyle relay at NCAA's my freshman year - we broke both our school and Big Ten records, came fifth, and all I can remember is having fun.
Also, it was a blast to win four Big Ten Championships in a row!
GS: What is your favorite part of being a Golden Gopher?
JP: For the past four years I have loved being able to train and travel with my best friends.
GS: What is your favorite pre-race song?
JP: This season it has been Salsa Tequila by Anders Nilsen.
GS: What is the best advice you have received from one of the coaches at Minnesota?
JP: "To get it, you have to gopher it"- unknown.
GS: What is your dream job?
JP: I would like to be able to do my own research and teach as a Professor.
GS: What is your favorite post-meet meal?
JP: Diotame and addaprin.
GS: Do you have any other hobbies outside of swimming/diving?
JP: I enjoy reading, traveling and fawning over my roommate's (Chloe Portela) golden retriever.
GS: What do you plan on doing after graduation?
JP: I plan on attending graduate school for art history/archaeology.
GS: Want to give a shout out to anyone?
JP: I would like to give a shout out to my father for making it to every Big Ten championship, my sister for being my number one fan and adviser, and mother Janice Winiarz, who has waited 5 months for this post.
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