IUHoosiers.com recently caught up with rising junior swimmer Maggie Wallace.
In her second year with the Cream and Crimson, Wallace notched CSCAA All-America honors and earned two point-scoring finishes at the 2020 Women’s Big Ten Championships. She placed fifth, her highest career spot on the podium at the conference meet, in the 1,650 Freestyle with an NCAA B Cut time of 16:09.73 at Big Tens. She also scored a handful of points with a 14th-place effort in the 500 freestyle with an NCAA B Cut time of 4:44.78 in the same meet.
 Where are you at right now?
Home – Ocean City, N.J.
What is your major?
I am a graphic designer major. In the future, I would love to work with a clothing brand or a marketing corporation with a focus on creative branding work.
How are you interacting with your teammates?
I have been able to stay in contact with the team through our Zoom meetings and FaceTime.
How was the adjustment to online classes?
I thought it went really well! All of my professors were super helpful. Also, my coaches have been really supportive through this entire pandemic.
What gives you encouragement and motivation during this time?
My motivation has come from knowing that I, as well as the rest of the team, have a fresh start heading into next season. I am ready to get back to the grind and the conditioning in preparing for another run at a Big Ten title.
What is something you and your family are doing to pass the time?
We have been watching A LOT of movies.
What shows are you catching up on?
I am currently in the middle of watching “Communityâ€.
What are you most looking forward to when you get back to practice/competition?
I am excited to get back to the pool because of my new found motivation. I do not want to take anything for granted for the remainder of my career at Indiana.
What advice do you give to your fellow Hoosiers during this time?
My advice to the Hoosier faithful would be that this is bigger than us. If we all work together and stay apart, we can get over this and come back stronger than ever.
