NC State’s Erika Pelaez Breaks Down 1:43 2Free, 1:50 2Back, 46.7 Relay Split in NCAA Debut

Freshman Erika Pelaez showed out in her first official dual meet with NC State last week against Arizona State. Not only did she win every event she participated in, but in her first individual race, the 200 free, she broke an NC State school record, clocking a 1:43.14. Pelaez shares her perspective on what has gone so well for her at NC State so far as well as what her summer was like competing for Team USA at the Jr Pan Pacific Championships in Australia.

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Snarky
1 month ago

Go Pack!

ACC fan
1 month ago

“comes from a high yardage program”, “hasn’t done a lot of specific stroke or speed work”. Holy cow she’s even more of a diamond in the rough than I thought. Sounds like she’s having fun, which is most important! I’d love to know about the Christmas tree….

It’s Christmas Season
Reply to  ACC fan
1 month ago

Halloween’s over. Any questions?

She’s awesome. Very well spoken. Looking forward to watching her continue on.

Breezeway
1 month ago

🔥🐺🔥🐺🔥🐺

Aragon Son of Arathorne
1 month ago

she’s a g

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