The News-Press Athlete of the Week sponsored by Elevate Home Services winner for Sept. 23-28 was Cape Coral swimmer Hayden Tedhams. The junior captured 2,052 votes or 59%. To be selected for the poll, Tedhams finished second in the 500 free at the Florida Swims Foundation Invitational Swim Meet in Ocala and also won the 200 free and 500 free in a meet against North Fort Myers.
VOTE: The News-Press Athlete of the Week sponsored by Elevate Home Services for Sept. 30-Oct. 5
Question: How did you get into swimming
Tedhams: Probably just because my parents were swimmers, and then eventually I was kind of forced into it. But I did like it, so I like the sport. It is fun.
What has been your most memorable moment as a high school swimmer so far?
Tedhams: Probably my sophomore and my freshman year at states, because, I mean, I got to experience it with the team and everything. So I thought that was fun.
What are your goals for this season?
Tedhams: I hope to medal at states. Of course, qualifying for states first would be a goal.