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YAIAA athlete spotlight: Steve Paine


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Steve Paine- Sophomore swimmer from Dallastown

How did the seasongo?

The season went great.  I got a bunch of best times this year. Counties were great and districts are looking good.   I had personal bests in counties.

What events do youswim? 

I swim the 200 free, 200 IM,100 back and 500 free medley


How old were you when you started swimming competitively

Six years old in Colorado.

What is the biggest rush you get swimming? 

At the end of the race when I look up and I see a time that's the best I got all season and I usually get a rush then and pump my fist or something.

How did the team do this year? 

Both guys and girls went undefeated and took championships for AAA division.

What is the highlight of your career so far?

 Getting 55 seconds 100-yard backstroke

What is your favorite pregame meal?

Homemade Spaghetti with meatballs

What is one junk food you cannot live without? 

Vanilla ice cream

What is an artist I would hear on your Ipod? 

Rise Again

What is your favorite TV show?  

Scrubs

What is the best piece of  advice you've ever received?  

Coach Howley- How do you eat an Elephant?   One bite at a time.