Maxine Parker on Continuing Swim Career After NCAA: “It was pretty easy to stay motivated”

After finishing up her NCAA career as an NCAA Champion, Maxine Parker was still motivated to push herself to be her best in the pool. Swimming at the US Nationals in Indianapolis, she qualified for two A-Finals in the 50 and 100 free. Going a PB in the 50 free (24.41, 5th) and near PB in the 100 free (53.56, 7th), the UVA grad will now swim both individual events at the World University Games in Berlin next month.

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Circle swim
3 minutes ago

UVA was fortunate to have Maxine. Didn’t get the attention like some of the other swimmers, but consistently scored points and swam on numerous record breaking relays.

IL Swim Mom
4 hours ago

Such a great young lady! What a career, and what grit she showed competing after her NCAA career. Wishing her all the best at WUGS and in life!

Edna Mode
5 hours ago

Great interview, Maxine! Best of luck to you at WUGS!

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