Nikki Martinez - Class of 2005
Alter High School

Swimmer:  Nicole (Nikki) Martinez
Year Joined Raiders: 2001
Swimming competitively since the age of: 10
High School: Archbishop Alter High School
College: University of Cincinnati
College Major: Art/Graphic Design; minor in Business
Favorite Events: 100 Breaststroke, 200 IM
Top Yard times: 1000 Free (11:07.91), 100 Breast (1:11.05), 200 Breast (2:32.88), 200 IM (2:14.47)
Top meter times:100 Breast (1:23.37), 200 IM (2:37.29)
High School Highlights: State qualifier freshman, sophomore, and junior years, 2003 state finalist; 2002-2003 GGCL Swimmer of the year
USA-Swimming Highlights: Ohio Senior meet finalist, age group state finalist and Zone qualifier
Extracurricular Clubs/Groups/Sports: Key Club, Peer Ministry, Knights for Life
What you do in your free time:  music, art, and sleep
Favorite Food:  The Original Pancake House's pecan waffle, whipped cream on the side, hot syrup and a side of scrambled eggs and bacon; and Greater's ice cream   
Favorite Movie:  Napoleon Dynamite, In America, and The Motorcycle Diaries
Favorite Color:  Navy Blue 
Best Part About the Raider Program:  a caring coaching staff that puts forth great time and energy for their swimmer's growth, and the team's overall friendly and fun atmosphere
Tip for the Younger Swimmers: 1) "Don't be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated; you can't cross a gap in two small jumps." -David Lloyd George 2) "Only as high as I reach can I grow, Only as far as I seek can I go, Only as deep as I look can I see, Only as much as I dream can I be." -Karen Raven

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