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Kredich's Forecast
"Abbie is one of the best athletes on the team. She has speed, endurance and a beautiful feel for the water. She has all of the physical tools to be successful. This year she'll have to learn how far she can push herself."
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Dacula High School, where she was named an All-American and Gwinnett County's Swimmer of the Year in each of her last two seasons...Has seven county titles and five state championships to her name...Won the state 100y free event in each of the last three years and the 50y free the last two years...She also took top honors in the 100y back as a freshman and sophomore, the 100y free as a sophomore and junior, and the 50y free as a junior, at the Gwinnett County Championships...Captured 2007 state championship in the 50m free and competed at Summer nationals.
PERSONAL: Enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences and plans to major in French...Highest ambition is to represent the U.S. in the Olympics...Her biggest thrill in swimming is getting to train and compete as a Lady Vol...Calls her club coach Chris Davis her biggest influence because he gave her confidence and a positive attitude...Career objective is to use French in a government agency position...Hobbies include playing the guitar, piano, cello and singing...Admires Natalie Coughlin...Has a brother, Raffy, 19...Abigail Hannah Alton, daughter of Randy and Peg Alton, was born on May 16, 1990, in Tucker, Ga.
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