Namita Nayyar:
You have majored in communications and minored in occupational science. You are the Ambassador for The Young & Brave Foundation. Share with us more about this endeavor of yours?
Kaleigh Gilchrist:
I went to the University of Southern California and really enjoyed my college experience with academics, athletics and Greek life. I think those four years were huge in my development as a person and athlete. Once I graduated I wanted to still be a part of a community and heard of The Young & Brave Foundation through mutual friends.
The foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps pediatric cancer. I haven’t done much in the last few years, but the hospital visits and fundraising are special memories.
Namita Nayyar:
You took time away from Team USA in 2017 to resume a professional surfing career. What led to that decision? How did it help?
Kaleigh Gilchrist:
I’ve always done both sports, but water polo has demanded more commitment because it is a team sport and the intense training regimen. I always wanted to fully commit to surfing and thought after competing in Rio I would be ready. I had a lot fun traveling and competing.
It was a huge growth year for me, but early on in 2017 I realized I missed water polo and I had more to give. Fortunately, our coach let me come back, but to this day I’m still working on gaining trust from teammates after pursuing surfing.
Kaleigh Gilchrist Social Media Presence
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kaleighgilchrist
Twitter : https://twitter.com/KGilchrist15
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