Freshman Features: Allie RaabFreshman Features: Allie Raab
Women's Swimming & Diving

Freshman Features: Allie Raab

STANFORD, Calif. - In the fifth of a nine-part series, Cardinal fans can get to know  Tennessee native and breaststroke/individual medley specialist Allie Raab.

What are you most looking forward to about Stanford?
I'm really looking forward to being at a school that excels so greatly in both academics and athletics, and has so many great opportunities both in and out of the classroom.  
 
Favorite swimming moment so far?
My favorite swimming moment so far was being able to compete for Team USA at the Junior Pan Pacific Championships in both 2016 and 2018.  
 
Best part about being a swimmer?
I think the best part about being a swimmer is being able to travel around the country for meets and meeting so many different people.

Biggest passion outside of swimming?
My biggest passion outside of swimming is working with kids.

Favorite Netflix series right now?
My favorite Netflix series right now is Friends.

Name three things on your bucket list.
1. Travel to all 50 states.
2. Go on a tour of Europe.
3. Go island hopping in the Caribbean. 
 
What are your career aspirations after Stanford/swimming?
Right now I'm leaning towards pursuing something in sports medicine such as physical therapy.


Previous Freshman Features
Sept. 25 - Zoe Bartel
Sept. 26 - Amlie Fackenthal
Sept. 27 - Anya Goeders
Sept. 28 - Daria Lenz