Linfield University Athletics

JUNIOR
Swam a time of 1:58.35 in the 200 freestyle, 2:11.03 in the 200 IM, and 2:26.62 in the 200 breaststroke at the NWC Championships, February 10.
Secured fourth place in the 200 individual medley by swimming a time of 2:13.31 at the NWC Championships, February 11.
Nabbed fifth place in the 200 freestyle with a season-best time of 1:58.47 at the NWC Championships, February 12.
Qualified for a fourth place finish in the 200 breaststroke with a time of 2:26.62 at the NWC Championships, February 13.
Relay team member that finished fourth in the 400 free relay at the NWC Championships, February 13.
Honored with second team All-NWC selections.
 
SOPHOMORE
Varsity letter winner.
Raced to a time of 1:57.28 in the 200 medley relay at Lewis & Clark, March 6.
Clocked in a time of 2:23.79 in the 200 IM at Lewis & Clark, March 6.
Timed 1:13.07 in the 100 breaststroke at Lewis & Clark, March 6.
Swam a time of 1:06.95 in the 100 backstroke against Willamette, March 13.
Season-best time of 58.08 in the 100 freestyle against Willamette, March 13.
Clocked in a time of 2:35.60 in the 200 breaststroke at George Fox, March 20.
Raced to a time of 2:03.68 in the 200 freestyle at George Fox, March 20.
 
FRESHMAN
Varsity letter winner.
Competed in 100 breaststroke, 200 IM, 200 breaststroke (finished sixth), 400 freestyle relay and 800 freestyle relay at the NWC Championships.
 
KINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL
Four-time varsity letter winner.
Four-time competitor in the state championship.
Two-time second place finisher in 200 IM at the state championship.
Holds all individual records at Kingston High school.
Two-time “Iron Man” status achiever, given to student-athlete from the state of Washington that qualifies for all eight individual competitions at the state championship.
Three-time Team MVP.
Two-time Team captain.
Four-time scholar athlete.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in exercise science.
Daughter of Petra and Steve Velie.
 
WHY LINFIELD? I chose Linfield because I felt very comfortable and I connected with the people at the school almost right away, which was largely what I was searching for in a college environment. I felt extremely welcomed right away by the team and even other students that I met. I felt like the staff really cared about my needs and wanted to make sure I have all the resources I need to feel comfortable as I begin my college journey.
 
WHAT IS THE BEST CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AT LINFIELD? The best class I’ve taken here would probably have to be SOC 201: Crime, Deviance, and Social Control because it was super eye opening for me with regards to human interaction and how our society views crime. It was important to me because the professor was really good about not teaching with bias for any one group of people and that made the whole learning experience super amazing.
 
WHEN NOT COMPETING IN SPORTS OR STUDYING FOR SCHOOL, I LIKE TO SPEND MY FREE TIME…Listening to podcasts! There is this amazing medical history podcast that I have grown to love that is easy to listen to while I am cleaning or driving or making food.
 
THE GREATEST LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN…Don’t take what your coach says to you for granted.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE... To be a great teammate and friend that others are able to rely on.
 
WHAT HAS BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR LINFIELD CAREER THUS FAR? The highlight of my Linfield athletic career was the winter training trip during January 2020 in Hawaii with the team.