Completed Event: Swimming & Diving versus Richmond on January 25, 2025 , Win , 174, to, 124
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James Madison
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2006-07 Women's Swimming and Diving Roster
Roster
Walters, Gailey
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Gailey Walters
- Events:
- Backstroke
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Yorktown, Va.
- High School:
- Tabb
Bio
As a senior: First in 200 backstroke against Bucknell (2:07.87)... second in 200 backstroke against Georgetown/ODU (2.14.32), Radford/G-W (2:11.96), and AU/Georgetown (2:12.30)... third in 200 backstroke against Northeastern (2:14.67)... qualified to compete in 100 backstroke, 200 backstroke, and the 200 individual medley at the CAA Championships...
JMU Highlights: Senior year CAA Commissioner's Academic Award... Fall 2007 and Spring JMU President's List... as a junior, 16th in 200 back at CAA Championships... junior year CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award... spring 2007 president's list... two time member of the CAA Championship team...scored in the 200 back at the CAA Championships freshman year.
Before JMU: Member of Tabb Tigers’ 2002 and 2003 Virginia High School League Group AA State Champions and 2004 runner-up... coached by Jack Poland... second-team All-Bay Rivers District as a junior and senior... named Tigers’ MVP as a junior... received York County award for Outstanding Accomplishment and Achievement as a junior... Second Team All-State as a junior and senior... district champion in 100 backstroke and 200 freestyle... Typhoon Aquatics Female co-captain as a senior while swimming for coach Jack Bierie.
Getting to know Gailey...
Name: Gailey Walters
Hometown: York County Virginia
High School: Tabb High School
Parents’ names: Wayne Walters, Susan Walters
Siblings’ names and ages: David Walters, 19
Why did you choose JMU?
I felt an immediate since of belonging just after one visit to JMU and knew it was the school for me. I was welcomed with open arms by everyone I met on campus.
What is your major?
My major is Health Services Administration and my minor is Business.
What do you enjoy most about JMU Swimming and Diving?
The energy and excitement that my teammates and I create before competing at dual meets and CAAs.
What are your goals for this season?
My goal this season is to make top 8 at CAA’s in my best event, the 200 Backstroke.
What is your pre-meet ritual and/or music?
Stretching and warming up till I feel lean and lose, lots of Powerade and a pep talk with Allison Russell.
Who or what motivates you and why?
My brother motivates me because he is also a swimmer and is constantly improving and achieving big things; his success is a constant reminder for me that nothing is out of your reach if you want it bad enough!
What are your favorite things about JMU?
The campus, the professors and academic support, and football games
What is your favorite place on campus?
I love relaxing in front of the Athletic Performance Center.
What are your favorite:
Foods: Thai Food
Movies: The Last Samurai/ Man of Fire
TV Shows: CSI: Las Vegas
Music: Country
Athlete: David Walters
What do you want to do after college?
I want to help older individuals have a happy and smooth transition into their later years within the health care system.
What is your favorite event and why?
The 200 backstroke, because it makes for a great race and you really get to see what yourself and components are made of.
What is your personal motto?
It ain't over till its over.
What other activities or hobbies do you enjoy?
I enjoy sailing, photography, and scrapbooking.
Something people don’t know about you?
My favorite place in the world is Hatteras Island in North Carolina.
JMU Highlights: Senior year CAA Commissioner's Academic Award... Fall 2007 and Spring JMU President's List... as a junior, 16th in 200 back at CAA Championships... junior year CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award... spring 2007 president's list... two time member of the CAA Championship team...scored in the 200 back at the CAA Championships freshman year.
Before JMU: Member of Tabb Tigers’ 2002 and 2003 Virginia High School League Group AA State Champions and 2004 runner-up... coached by Jack Poland... second-team All-Bay Rivers District as a junior and senior... named Tigers’ MVP as a junior... received York County award for Outstanding Accomplishment and Achievement as a junior... Second Team All-State as a junior and senior... district champion in 100 backstroke and 200 freestyle... Typhoon Aquatics Female co-captain as a senior while swimming for coach Jack Bierie.
Getting to know Gailey...
Name: Gailey Walters
Hometown: York County Virginia
High School: Tabb High School
Parents’ names: Wayne Walters, Susan Walters
Siblings’ names and ages: David Walters, 19
Why did you choose JMU?
I felt an immediate since of belonging just after one visit to JMU and knew it was the school for me. I was welcomed with open arms by everyone I met on campus.
What is your major?
My major is Health Services Administration and my minor is Business.
What do you enjoy most about JMU Swimming and Diving?
The energy and excitement that my teammates and I create before competing at dual meets and CAAs.
What are your goals for this season?
My goal this season is to make top 8 at CAA’s in my best event, the 200 Backstroke.
What is your pre-meet ritual and/or music?
Stretching and warming up till I feel lean and lose, lots of Powerade and a pep talk with Allison Russell.
Who or what motivates you and why?
My brother motivates me because he is also a swimmer and is constantly improving and achieving big things; his success is a constant reminder for me that nothing is out of your reach if you want it bad enough!
What are your favorite things about JMU?
The campus, the professors and academic support, and football games
What is your favorite place on campus?
I love relaxing in front of the Athletic Performance Center.
What are your favorite:
Foods: Thai Food
Movies: The Last Samurai/ Man of Fire
TV Shows: CSI: Las Vegas
Music: Country
Athlete: David Walters
What do you want to do after college?
I want to help older individuals have a happy and smooth transition into their later years within the health care system.
What is your favorite event and why?
The 200 backstroke, because it makes for a great race and you really get to see what yourself and components are made of.
What is your personal motto?
It ain't over till its over.
What other activities or hobbies do you enjoy?
I enjoy sailing, photography, and scrapbooking.
Something people don’t know about you?
My favorite place in the world is Hatteras Island in North Carolina.
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