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Lacy Nymeyer

By Mat Luebbers, About.com

Lacey Nymeyer

Lacey Nymeyer prepares for the final of the 100 meter freestyle during the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials on July 4, 2008

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Lacy is a relay-only swimmer (4x100 Freestyle) at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Stats:

  • CLUB: Tucson Ford Dealers Aquatics (FORDAZ)
  • DOB: Oct 29, 1985
  • HEIGHT: 5' 9" (175.3 cm)
  • HOMETOWN: Tucson, Ariz.
  • BIRTHPLACE: Tucson, Ariz.
  • COACHED BY: Frank Busch

Personal Notes:

  • High School: Mountain View HS '04
  • College: Arizona '09
  • College Major: Physical Education
  • Future Professional Aspirations: High school athletic director
  • Parents: Aaron and Stacey; father is a custom home builder, and mother is a homemaker
  • Sibling(s): Two younger brothers (Sterling and Brentyn); Sterling plays football, and Brentyn plays basketball
  • Notable Relative(s): Grandfather (Ed Nymeyer) is in the Arizona Basketball Hall of Fame
  • Sports Played Before Swimming: Cross country, soccer, track and field
  • Nickname(s): Pearl or Lace; nicknamed ‘Pearl’ after coach (Frank Busch) found out it was her middle name
  • Pet(s): One dog (Kodie) is a Rottweiler
  • Hobbies Outside the Pool: "I love making cookies and eating them too!"
  • Ultimate Way to Relax: Sitting outside watching the beautiful Tucson sunset
  • Most Influential Person: "My life has been touched by countless people. I am blessed to have amazing people all around me: my family, friends, teammates, coaches, and mentors."
  • Training Stats: Swims 5-10,000 meters/yards per day, 4-5 hours a day, 6 days a week
  • Favorites:
    • U.S. city: Tucson, Ariz.
    • band: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
    • tv: What Not to Wear
    • movie: Top Gun
    • music: Tom Petty, Heartbreakers, Bob Seeger

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