Junior swimmer and Houston team captain Peyton Kondis formed an instant connection with the sport from the first time that she jumped from a starting block into the chlorinated water.
“It’s been a long-time passion of mine,” Kondis said ahead of her second-straight appearance at the NCAA Championships. “I’m really excited to have gotten to this level.”
Her excitement is warranted.
Kondis has always dreamed of becoming a Division I athlete. A recruitment email led her to fulfill this dream and find the college that was the best fit for her.
All it took was some encouraging words by assistant coach Hannah Burandt to make her move across the country to become a Houston Cougar.