S1E5: Natalie Hinds, A Born Champion

As a Midland, Texas native, Natalie Hinds was CollegeSwimming.com’s No. 1 recruit out of the Lone Star State in 2012. She then went on to become an All-American sprinter at the University of Florida on multiple occasions. As a Florida freshman, Natalie finished 3rd in the 100-yard free at NCAA's. She was named the SEC Female Freshman of the Year after finishing top eight in all her events. Natalie continued a successful college career having been a 20-Time All-American, 3x SEC champ, 3x SEC academic Honor roll selection and First team All-SEC.  She qualified for Olympic trials in 2012 and 2016. Natalie trains with the post-grad group at UGA.  She qualified to compete at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay as part of the 2020 U.S. Olympic swimming team, placing 4th at the US Olympic Team Trials. At the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Natalie won a bronze medal in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay, swimming in both the prelims and the finals.

Host: Kaitlin Sandeno

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