In his sophomore campaign, Hamblin nabbed CSCAA All-America honors and was named an All-Big Ten first team nod. He claimed a handful of individual points for the Hoosiers at the conference meet with a 13th-place finish in the 100 Freestyle. Hamblin captured his first career Big Ten Gold medal as a member of the winning 200 Freestyle Relay team. The four-man squad also broke the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatics Center record in the event.
 Where are you at right now?
Home – Stafford, Va.
What is your major?
I am a marketing major. My plans for the future involve working in sports in some capacity. I would like to either work with a team or a sports marketing agency in brand management.
How are you interacting with your teammates?
I have been able to stay in contact with the team through our Zoom meetings and our various group text message threads.
How was the adjustment to online classes?
It went alright for me. There was obviously much more time to spend on the classes, but the lack of face-to-face interaction was difficult at times.
What gives you encouragement and motivation during this time?
My motivation has always come from my goals in and out of the pool. My goals of qualifying for NCAA Championships and maintaining a high grade point average should not be put off because I am subjected to the confines of my home.
What is something you and your family are doing to pass the time?
My family has kept busy by doing puzzles together as well as watching a ton of movies.
What shows are you catching up on?
Early on during the pandemic, I finished “Tiger Kingâ€. More recently, I have shifted my attention to “The Sopranosâ€.
What are you most looking forward to when you get back to practice/competition?
I am excited to see all of my teammates and friends again. Also, it will be good to feel in “swimming shape†again.
What advice do you give to your fellow Hoosiers during this time?
My best piece of advice would be to find a new hobby or to work on a new talent to keep yourself occupied. For my teammates and fellow IU athletes, I would say workout whenever you can and strive to create a consistent workout schedule.
