University of Minnesota Athletics
Senior Sunday: Chloe Portela
3/8/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Swimming & Diving
Gopher Sports: Why did you decide to attend the University of Minnesota?
Chloe Portela: I came to the University of Minnesota because I could see myself making a future here. As cliché as it sounds, the team became my family from the minute I arrived on campus.
GS: What is your most memorable swimming moment?
CP: During senior day my freshman year we got to do the slip n' slide off the 5m platform... that will never be forgotten.
GS: What is your favorite part of being a Golden Gopher?
CP: I love having so many friends that care about me and bring out my best qualities.
GS: What is your favorite pre-race song?
CP: The Minnesota rouser of course.
GS: What is the best advice you have received from one of the coaches at Minnesota?
CP: Terry Ganley always tells me to just have fun with it, and Terry is always right.
GS: What is your dream job?
CP: My dream job is to become a nurse practitioner in a pediatric cardio-thoracic unit at a children's hospital.
GS: What is your favorite post-meet meal?
CP: It's a toss up between Chipotle and Noodles and Company. The cookies at Noodles might give them a leg up though.
GS: Do you have any other hobbies outside of swimming/diving?
CP: Playing with my golden retriever puppy became my main hobby this year, but I also love photography and fashion.
GS: What do you plan on doing after graduation?
CP: I plan to get my masters of nursing license (hopefully here at the U).
GS: Want to give a shout out to anyone?
CP: Big shout out to my family, especially my brother Anthony, and my friends for helping me survive the last 3 years. Couldn't have done it without them.
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