Hali Flickinger

All American Swim: How did you begin swimming? Who has inspired you the most throughout your swimming career? Hali Flickinger: I started swimming around the age of 7 and it grew from there. Growing up the elite and Olympic athletes were the ones inspiring me. (Michael Phelps, Natalie Coughlin, etc)

AAS: Tell me about a time when swimming challenged you and a lesson you learned from it. HF: I learned a lot in 2017 when things didn’t go my way. I battled sickness constantly and stress from under performance. It was hard to face disappointment almost every time I raced, but it allowed me to realize that the grass is greener on the other side if you push through.

AAS: Where do you see your future going right now and what are your plans? What are some things you are looking forward to? HF: I try not to think of the future to much. I did that in the past and it typically doesn’t work well. I’m trying to focus on the present. Obviously 2020 is the goal but who knows! And after that anything is possible.

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