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
About Michelle
Michelle Gardner has been a staff writer for The Sun and the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin since 2002 and has covered the local college sports scene since 2004. She ventured West after working at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel in Fort Lauderdale for eight years and is a graduate of the University of Florida.
E-mail Michelle here.
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