Rachael Pellegrini '26 Recruiting Profile

My name is Rachael Pellegrini. I first began swimming when I was 5 years old because I loved the water, and my parents supported me in wanting to join a swim team. I took swim lessons first, and then joined a swim club when I was 6 years old. Swimming has helped me learn so many things about myself and about life, and these lessons will help me throughout all other areas of life. In my opinion, the most important thing that I have learned from swimming is that my performance is my responsibility, and outside factors aren't an excuse. I have also learned how to add time and lose without losing my confidence or my focus for the next thing coming up. In general, I am a bit shy when first getting to know people, but I am a very friendly person and I believe that everyone deserves basic respect.  Academics are extremely important to me, and I have learned how to balance swimming, school, clubs, and home responsibilities well. When it comes to academics, I like to be independent and do my work to the best of my ability. I hope my college experience will bring out the best academic growth, and that I can continue to swim competitively.