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Kristen Yoon
University of San Diego Fourth year swimmer for the Toreros What is the most memorable moment in your USD swimming or diving career? Making the finals in the 200 backstroke at the WAC Championship and touching the wall with such a sense of accomplishment. My entire swimming career flashed in front of my eyes during the race, I'm truly amazed at how much I've accomplished at USD. Plus I swam with a mustache! What hobbies do you have? Baking cakes because it's so much more than a cake ... It's a celebration of life, a symbol of joy and an awesome way to enjoy company. What is your favorite movie? Blades of Glory; it's an enriching mix of comedy, outlandish personas and real-life relativism. What is your favorite Starbucks drink? Pumpkin spice latte with extra whipped cream. What do you love about the city of San Diego? I love the diversity of people, sites, cultures and food. Prep Swam for Mission Viejo High School of nearby Mission Viejo ... Was a CIF Scholar Athlete and part of an All-American relay her sophomore, junior, and senior years ... Named Most Inspirational her freshman year ... Team Captain her junior and senior years where she was league champ in the 100 free and the 50 free respectively ... Was a member of the Orange County All-Star Team and placed 4th in CIF for the 100 backstroke her senior year. Personal Born in Westminster, CA on October 23, 1988 to Gary and Kelly Yoon ... Member of Mission Viejo Nadadores ... Chose USD for the weather, proximity to home, academic reputation and aesthetic value ... Communications major with Spanish minor. |
