Meet the 2019 Commit - Maya Knutson
November 18, 2018 | Women's Swimming
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State swimming welcomes another commit to Beaver Nation for the 2019 season, Maya Knutson. Knutson hails from Boise, Idaho and specializes in the freestyle. Get to know a little more about the newest signee below:
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Where do you go to high school?
I go to Centennial High School in Boise, Idaho.
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What are your parents' names?
My mom's name is Amy, and my dad's name is James.
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Do you have any siblings?
Yes, I have two siblings, Kenzie and Owen.
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Why did you choose Oregon State?
I fell in love with the campus immediately! The coaches and girls were all so welcoming and friendly. I also love the focus and vision of the program itself.
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What do you intend to study at Oregon State?
I intent to pursue a degree in environmental science.
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What events do you swim, and what are you top times?
My top times in my freestyle events are:
800 Free – 9:04.43, 400 Free – 4:24.47, and 200 Free – 1:52.30
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Name some of your high school achievements.
One of my high school achievements was that I was named the Centennial High School Team Captain and earned the Most Valuable Player Award. I was also a member of National Honors Society, the CHS Environmental Club President and on the CHS Varsity Speech and Debate team.
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Did you swim for any club teams?
I swam for the Boise YMCA Swim Team where I was a YMCA National Championship Qualifier.
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What is your first memory in the pool?
My first memory in the pool was splashing around in my family pool at my first childhood home.
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What do you enjoy doing away from the pool?
I enjoy going to concerts, running, hanging out with my friends and any water sport.
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What do you enjoy most about swimming?
One of the things I enjoy about swimming is that it allows me to reach my goals. I also enjoy being a part of a team and staying active.
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What is your biggest athletic thrill to date?
My biggest thrill was when I won my events at state!
For more information on the Oregon State swimming team, visit OSUBeavers.com or follow the club @BeaverSwim on Twitter.
OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
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Where do you go to high school?
I go to Centennial High School in Boise, Idaho.
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What are your parents' names?
My mom's name is Amy, and my dad's name is James.
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Do you have any siblings?
Yes, I have two siblings, Kenzie and Owen.
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Why did you choose Oregon State?
I fell in love with the campus immediately! The coaches and girls were all so welcoming and friendly. I also love the focus and vision of the program itself.
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What do you intend to study at Oregon State?
I intent to pursue a degree in environmental science.
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What events do you swim, and what are you top times?
My top times in my freestyle events are:
800 Free – 9:04.43, 400 Free – 4:24.47, and 200 Free – 1:52.30
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Name some of your high school achievements.
One of my high school achievements was that I was named the Centennial High School Team Captain and earned the Most Valuable Player Award. I was also a member of National Honors Society, the CHS Environmental Club President and on the CHS Varsity Speech and Debate team.
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Did you swim for any club teams?
I swam for the Boise YMCA Swim Team where I was a YMCA National Championship Qualifier.
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What is your first memory in the pool?
My first memory in the pool was splashing around in my family pool at my first childhood home.
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What do you enjoy doing away from the pool?
I enjoy going to concerts, running, hanging out with my friends and any water sport.
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What do you enjoy most about swimming?
One of the things I enjoy about swimming is that it allows me to reach my goals. I also enjoy being a part of a team and staying active.
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What is your biggest athletic thrill to date?
My biggest thrill was when I won my events at state!
For more information on the Oregon State swimming team, visit OSUBeavers.com or follow the club @BeaverSwim on Twitter.
OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
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