The 快猫成版视频ies: Geraint Berger
Second-year biology student and Swimming 快猫成版视频ie Geraint Berger鈥檚 swimming season has been extended. The sprinter and mid-distance swimmer was one of two 快猫成版视频ies to earn a spot at the Speedo Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Swimming Nationals in Laval, QC this weekend, February 26-29.
鈥淚 made it in the 100 freestyle leading off the 4x100 men鈥檚 freestyle relay,鈥 he says. 鈥淏ecause I went first, it was an official split. My time was 50.66, and the standard was 50.78. We had a bunch of medalists and it [AUS Championships] was overall a really great weekend for 快猫成版视频ies鈥 Swimming.鈥
Earlier this season, at UPEI, Berger had two personal best times in the 50 freestyle and fly. He earned Athlete of the Week honours for his performance.
鈥淚t was nice to get that confidence coming out of the break and heading into the championships."
Berger says being a swimmer at 快猫成版视频 Allison has become a part of his everyday routine.
鈥淚t plays a huge role in my university experience,鈥 he says. 鈥淚t鈥檚 nice to have that structure from lab to swimming practice to the library every day.鈥
Originally from Bedford, NS, he began swimming at the age of nine in the Bedford Beavers Summer Swim Club, then went on to the Sackville Waves Aquatic Club, and then the Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club.
鈥淪wimming has always been a part of my life,鈥 he says. 鈥淢y mom was a competitive swimmer, so I guess I got that from her."
Two of his most memorable swimming moments? Four years ago he placed fourth at the Canadian Age Group Championships in Calgary, AB, where he missed the podium by 0.1 of a second in the 200m freestyle. In 2013 he swam the 800m freestyle in eastern nationals in Montreal, where he placed fifth and qualified for senior nationals for the first time in his swimming career.
Berger is currently choosing between pursuing veterinary school or medical school after 快猫成版视频 Allison.
