Student-athlete profile - Kelly Goeres, Redlands swimming

KELLY GOERES

University of Redlands

Swimming

The lowdown: The sophomore has been a key performer for the Bulldogs in the sprint freestyle and relay events. Posted a second-place finish in the 50 free (26.62) and was part of the winning 200 medley relay in last weekend’s 164-71 win over Occidental. Is coming off a stellar freshman campaign in which she qualified for the NCAA Championships as a member of the 200 free, 400 free, 800 free and 200 medley relay teams. Contributed as a member of the Redlands record-holding 400 free relay team (3:32.19) at the SCIAC championships. Also helped the 200 medley relay (1:50.47) and 800 free relays (7:48.37) to second places. Individually she  won the 100 free (52.72) while taking second in the 200 free (1:56.37) and fourth in the 200 IM (2:11.64).

Age: 19

Hometown: Tigard, Ore.

High school: 2006

Major: Biology (chemistry minor)

Favorite athlete: Michael Phelps

Favorite team: Denver Broncos

Role model: My mom and dad

Can’t miss TV show: Amazing Race, So You Think You Can Dance

Most embarrassing moment: There are way too many.

Most memorable sports moment: Touching out another girl at SCIACs last year to win the 100 by 0.02 seconds, hearing my team scream Och Tamale as I stood on the podium and then getting a hug from coach who told me I missed the school record by another 0.02 seconds.

Person most influential in your athletic success: Andy Carlisle (my coach from home). He has been my coach since I joined my club team when I was 12.

Celebrity you most want to meet: Shia LaBrouf

Favorite food: Seafood aldredo

Favorite movie: The Sound of Music (It’s a classic)

Last good book you read: Pride and Prejudice

What’s in your CD player/iPod: Augustana, Colbie Caillat, Tyrone Wells, My Chemical Romance and the Hairspray soundtrack.

Other hobbies: Napping, eating, reading and watching movies.

Favorite vacation spot: Any of the Hawaiian Islands

Best advice anyone has given you: Make sure you love yourself before you try to love someone else.

Pre-game ritual or superstition: I stand on the block and clap my hands six times (my favorite number). It started when I was in middle school and was swimming on a club team. I thought every athlete had to have some sort of thing to be successful.

What would you like to be doing in five years: I would love to be going to dental school. I am looking at schools in Oregon, California, Colorado and Washington.