Marina Oria '24 Recruiting Profile

My name is Marina Oria and I am currently a junior at Indian Hill High School.  I am originally from Barcelona, Spain and we moved to the US eight years ago. I started swimming when I was 4 years old at my school in Barcelona, Spain.  After moving to the US, when I was 8, I joined Cincinnati Synchrogators a synchronized Swimming Club that opened my eyes to what swimming was all about. I started speed swimming two years ago as a freshman in High School and I totally fell in love with the sport. I was an OHSAA District Qualifier freshman year in the 100Fly and 200IM, and also on the 200Free and 400 Free relays. In sophomore year I was a 2021 District Champions and State Qualifier (4th) and 1st State Team Nomination. I competed in the 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 200 medley relay, and 200 freestyle relay.  I am currently a District qualifier in the 100 freestyle, 50 freestyle, 200 medley relay, and 400 freestyle relay. I strive to make it to State by the end of the week.

When I first began to swim for a club, I joined CAC (Cincinnati Aquatic Club) swim team and was really optimistic about my first swimming season. I work very hard in the pool and at school.  I've earned the academic Pride award and the Leadership award at my school. Recently, I was also awarded the Scholar-Athlete Award for outstanding academic achievement while participating in swimming.  

Swimming in college would be a dream come true and I know that swimming is also going to help me in other aspects of my success, such as, academics and life in general.  I am a hard worker and a perfectionis. I know how to set achievable goals and accomplish them in a reasonable timeframe. I am looking forward to continuing my career in swimming and I am excited for the college recruiting process during these next 2 years.