Blog Posts - Qualifying for the National Team

Jessica
Hardy Los Angeles
CA

Uniforming

Posted in Qualifying for the National Team on July 22, 2011

One of the best parts about qualifying for a National Team is the BIG box of stuff that appears on your doorstep leading up to your travel. I remember in 2005, leading up to my first World Championships in Montreal, receiving that box for the very first time; I was more excited to receive that than any other Christmases in my life.

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Jessica
Hardy Los Angeles
CA

Uniforming

Posted in Qualifying for the National Team on July 22, 2011

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Training Camp

Training Camp in Knoxville is going well. We have been here for seven days so far. Everyone is working hard. We all work to make improvements and perfect certain things. Yesterday we got the afternoon off, which was nice to relax. I have to pack again soon because we leave the country soon for a second training camp. I'm really excited and just trying to enjoy every minute and have fun!

My Interview with Katie Couric

While in New York for the Golden Goggles, I had the pleasure of meeting Katie Couric for an interview. It is for her show called “The Year with Katie Couric” that is going to air on December 19th on ABC.

Speedo Shoot in NYC

Hey Pace Club fans! I just wrapped my photo shoot last Friday for the new Team Speedo Collection. I love the new product. Check out these exclusive sneak peek pics of me behind the scenes. Keep an eye out for the new gear in 2012.

My best swimming advice

“Get out of your own way. Stop “trying” to swim fast by over thinking your race, and just get in there and GO!”
- Teri McKeever

Way back when…

It all started because my mom wanted to socialize with her friends at the community pool during the summer. She would bring my sister and I to the pool to play all day, while she got to talk and have fun herself.

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Having fun at a Speedo photo shoot

Check out this clip of me shooting Flipturns suits while doing flips off of the diving board.

Where it all started

After spending a couple of days at home experiencing holiday nostalgia with all of my old friends, I feel like it is a great time to go over some of my days as an age grouper/novice swimmer!

My Olympics

It was easy for me to rank these Olympic Games because I had two other Olympics ('04, '08) to compare it to. The 2012 London Olympics was hands down the best one.