Get to Know Vivian Nett

Pullman, Wash. – Vivien Nett earned a bronze medal within the European Junior Open Water Championships this previous summer time. Nett is among the latest additions to the Washington State Women’s Swim staff.
 
We just lately had the chance to speak to freshman Vivien Nett.
 
How was taking part within the Open Water Championships?
It was an excellent competitors; I swam the ten kilometer, and it was a tough, attention-grabbing race. We had all varieties of climate, there was storm, rain, wind, then the solar would come out and shine. But I actually loved it. My end was significantly good, once I touched the board, I used to be so shut with one other woman, and I touched it earlier than her. So I completed third.
 
What does that medal imply to you?
For me, the medal means loads. I’ve competed in European championships for 4 years now, and I at all times positioned fourth or fifth. I actually needed this medal; it felt like first place in a means.
 
What’s your favourite a part of swimming?
In open water I like that it is at all times altering, it is by no means the identical. I keep in mind we had apply the place we have been in open water and it was relaxed, all the things was nonetheless. Other occasions there are massive waves. In the swimming pool, I identical to it.
 
When did you understand you needed to swim competitively?
I started early, I used to be one, and my dad and mom introduced me to swim apply as a result of we reside close to central Europe’s largest lake, Balaton. I used to be a bit of babe, and so they needed to show me to swim, to not drown. When I used to be two years outdated [I had] my first competitors, I believe I’ve at all times been this aggressive. I like races and naturally profitable.
 
Do you’ve got a favourite reminiscence of swimming?
When I’m with my staff it may be a enjoyable factor. Sometimes I identical to to go to the swimming pool and simply swim. Somehow it simply relaxes my mind and relieves the stress.
 
Do you’ve got a swimmer you look as much as?
I’ve Hungarian swimmer, her title is Boglárka Kápás. For me she was at all times good and sort. I actually like her and want to be her. The different one is American, Katie Ledecky, she is the queen of freestyle.
 
How have you ever loved Pullman to this point?
I just like the campus, it is actually a pleasant, protected place. I received right here three weeks in the past, so a bit of bit new all the things. But I’m getting used to it and I take pleasure in it.
 
Why did you select WSU?
When I talked with the coaches, I felt that connection between us. The different factor was that it is good, each academically and swimming. It’s superb that right here the learning and the swimming aren’t in opposition to one another however for one another.  
 
How has being so removed from residence been for you?
It was not simple; I actually miss my dad and mom. It’s arduous however we speak day-after-day, so now we have this connection nonetheless. The staff is useful for me right here, they’re type and so they assist me in all the things. They are candy and so good.
 
What are you most excited for this season?
I believe all the things, I’m ready for the open water race in October. Of course, the season too and the opposite competitions. So principally, I’m prepared for the season.
 
What is one thing you suppose the Coug followers ought to learn about you?
I actually like listening to music, studying, I’m a guide worm, I like to put down and watch television too.
 
Do you’ve got a favourite guide collection?
I’m an enormous Percy Jackson fan.
 
What exhibits do you want?
I do not like horror and thriller, however my favourite ones are comedies and detective films. I actually like to research with the inspector and attempt to seek for the killer or the felony, it is fairly thrilling.
 
Do you’ve got a favourite thriller film?
I actually like Numbers and Psych, I just lately noticed the White-Collar collection.
 
Do you’ve got a favourite model of swim?
I like free model; I take pleasure in backstroke, butterfly, and medley too.
 
What has been your largest motivation?
I want to go to the Olympic video games and win a medal. Of course I’d just like the gold one, but when I had any medal within the Olympics, I’d be so blissful. That’s the primary factor, academically this diploma means loads to me too.