Idaho swimmer Kelly Giffey has been swimming since before birth.
Her mother, Cheryl, attended swim classes while she was pregnant. Shortly after Kelly was born, the two began participating in mom and me swim classes together.
“Every summer, I’d do weekly swimming lessons,” Kelly said, “I remember always being sad when it was over so I decided to do club swimming in third grade. It was always just really fun for me.”
Kelly knew she wanted to swim in college and stay in a small town, like her hometown of Chehalis, Washington.
“Everyone is pretty real and chill here at UI,” Kelly said.