NAME: Sophie Skinner
SCHOOL: Notre Dame Academy
SPORT(S): Swimming
GRADUATING YEAR: 2018
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT:
Participating in 2016 Olympic Trials in 4 events
BIRTHDATE: 12/21/99
HEIGHT: 5'10"-150 lbs.
RESIDENCE: Independence, Ky.
PARENTS: Dean & Jean
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: Mom
FUTURE GOAL: Win an NCAA
title and team championship
All-American Sophie Skinner is a four-year varsity swimmer for the Notre
Dame Academy Pandas and is the three-time reigning Kentucky state
champion in the 100 freestyle.
She has won eight regional championships and four Kentucky state titles
in the 100 and 200 freestyle events. She holds school records in both
events and holds the Kentucky state record in the 100 freestyle (49.79).
Her recent regional titles in the 100 and 200 freestyle helped the
Pandas win a remarkable 20th straight regional team crown. She was also
a member of the regional champion 400 freestyle relay team.
Sophie has won numerous swimming honors, including last year when she
was named the most outstanding swimmer at the regional championships for
the third straight year and was on the state championship all-meet team
for the third straight year. She was NKY Swimmer of the Year (Enquirer)
and 1st team all-state.
She participated in the USA Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska, in four
events, and recently finished eighth in the 200 freestyle at the Speedo
Winter Junior National Championships-East.
A super student who is active in community service, Sophie also swims
for the Northern Kentucky Clippers club team, holding numerous Clipper
records, and she will swim collegiately at the University of Virginia.
Her favorite athlete is Matt Grevers, favorite entertainer is Justin
Timberlake, favorite book is The Great Gatsby, favorite movie is Back to
the Future and most-like-to-meet is Melissa McCarthy.
COACH'S QUOTE – "Sophie is positive, motivated and self-driven,
which makes her an ideal leader both in and out of the pool. She is a
great competitor and an even better role model."
— Courtney Sorrell, Swim Coach
To view this year's MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2015-2016 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2014-2015 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2013-2014 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2012-2013 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2011-2012 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2010-2011 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2009-2010 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2008-2009 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2007-2008 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2006-2007 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2005-2006 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2004-2005 MVPs, go
here.
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