Student-athlete profile - Alec Alders, Redlands swimming

ALEC ALDERS

University of Redlands

Swimming

The lowdown: The freshman distance freestyle specialist has helped the Bulldogs to an overall record of 7-2, including a 7-0 showing in SCIAC competition. Led Redlands to a 126-117 win over Claremont-Mudd-Scripps on Saturday with wins in the 200 free (1:44.61) and the 500 free (4:44.59) and a second-place finish in the 1,650 (17:13.39). Has also provided depth in some of the other strokes.

Age: 18

Hometown: Pasadena

High school: Loyola, 2007

Major: Undecided

Role model: My grandfather

Most embarrassing moment: Almost scoring on myself while playing goalie in water polo in high school.

Most memorable sports moment: Getting second place in CIF with my high school team.

Person most influential in your athletic success: My parents (Marla and Chris)

Favorite food: Pasta

Can’t miss TV shot: The Office

Favorite movie: Boondock Saints

Last good book you read: Eragon

Other hobbies: Video games

Favorite vacation spot: The beach

Worst job you ever had: Lifeguarding

What’s in your CD player/iPOD: 30 Seconds to Mars

Pre-game ritual or superstition: Breakfast consisting of scrambled eggs and toast.

Best advice anyone has given you: You should be comfortable being uncomfortable.

What do you want to be doing in five years?: I’m not sure.

- Compiled by Michelle Gardner