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Kredich's Forecast
"Lindsey is an intense trainer and racer with an outstanding work ethic who will step up the level of competition in our distance group. Her tenacity has made her a formidable miler, but she has shown some real speed as well and could be a leader on our 800 freestyle relay. "
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-time All-American and named the Most Valuable Swimmer four years in a row at Briarcrest Christian School...Also earned the Coach's Award and was dubbed the Tennessee Swimmer of the Year...She made the finals in four different events at both the 2006 and 2007 Speedo Junior National Championships...In 2007, she produced Olympic Trials cuts while placing third in the 200m free and fifth in the 400m free...She was also fourth in the 1500m freestyle...Also made the Olympic Trials cut in the 800m freestyle at the 2007 ConocoPhillips National Championships.
PERSONAL: Enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences and plans to pursue degree in communications...Highest athletic ambition is to swim in the Olympics...Admires Eleanor Roosevelt...Daughter of Russ and Sheila Brackens...Has a sister, Ashley, 19, and a brother, Sam, 8...Lindsey Nichole Brackens was born on Aug. 31, 1989, in Roanoke, Va.
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