Senior Profile: Jackie Davidson
2/1/2010 7:00:00 AM | Women's Swimming & Diving
Feb. 1, 2010
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - As part of the week leading up to Senior Day on Saturday, Feb. 6, Umterps.com will highlight one of Maryland's five women's swimming and diving seniors each day. Today's senior is Jackie Davidson.
A four-year letterwinner from Beverly, Mass., Jackie Davidson has been solid as a rock in both the freestyle and the backstroke events for Maryland. As a junior, she secured four career bests including the 50 free (23.31), 100 free (50.95), 100 back (55.65), and 200 back (2:00.19) at the ACC Championships held in College Park. This season, Jackie helped lead Maryland to yet another Terrapin Cup Invitational championship with a pair of third-place finishes in the 100 and 200 back as the Terps boast a 10-2 dual meet record heading into the final weekend of regular season competition.
DAVIDSON Q & A
Umterps.com : What has been the one highlight that sticks out in your mind from your time at Maryland?
JD: The great friends that I have met over the past four years, they all are amazing individuals and I think we all will continue to remain close after Maryland.
Umterps.com: Think back four (or five) years. How have you changed as an athlete? As a person?
JD: As an athlete I think that I have really discovered the meaning of being committed to a sport and giving it 100 percent effort. As a person I think that I have realized how important following through is and am glad that I never gave up on swimming and Maryland.
Umterps.com: How has Maryland swimming and diving changed since your arrival as a freshman?
JD: There have been many changes that have occurred over the past four years, from coaches to teammates. Overall I think that Maryland has changed in a positive way and is on track to be one of the top swim teams in the country.
Umterps.com: Give three reasons why a recruit would want to become a member of Maryland's swimming and diving team.
JD: The athletic facilities, the great coaches, and the amazing teammates that make begin a division one swimmer fun and enjoyable.
Umterps.com: What do you plan to do after graduation?
JD: Move back to Boston, pursue a career as a flight attendant, and travel as much as possible.
Umterps.com: Any departing advice?
JD: Laugh as much as possible.
