Studly backstroker , and underwater swimmer (and flyer) Cindy Tran had an amazing night – “I was proud of it – regardless of outcome.” “I wanted to leave it all in the pool.” She was 2nd in the 100 back with a fast 50.81 (1st place went to Paige Miller of Texas A&M in 50.77), and 6th in 100 fly in 51.64.
Over the four years, she has won the 100 back two times, 5th last year, and now 2nd – great career!
“I can’t believe it’s over – last 100 back.”
She also addressed the 200 medley relay DQ. She handled it with grace, and was able to bounce back, and she shared how this was a new experience for her – to be able to move on to swim well – and that, she did!
Best wishes to you, Cindy!
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Still would love to see her do some World Cup legs next fall- her underwater skill would net her some impressive times and great paychecks.
Classy interview.Terri and Cal should be proud.
I commend her on her strength to move forward after a tough DQ. Speaks to the reason to why she swims- the team!!
Awesome!
She was always one of my favorites to watch swim. Her underwaters are just beautiful and she glides through the water. Happy to see her bounce back from a disappointing junior year and a relay DQ to end her career the way it should be, with a smile on her face.
That’s a person that a university can be proud of.