Katie Meili: team Stark or Lannister?

The fact that the Columbia women’s swimming team is heading into the home stretch of their season hasn't slowed the pace of senior co-captain Katie Meili’s record-breaking streak.

Last week against Brown, Meili broke two Uris Pool records alone, only the latest accomplishment in what has been a spectacular final season of her collegiate career.

Read more to find out what her experience swimming for the Lions has been like, what's on her pre-meet playlist, and the best piece of life advice that she's ever gotten.

How did you get involved with swimming?

I started swimming competitively when I was 8.  My older sister broke her ankle and the doctor suggested swimming for therapy. I had to do everything my sister did, so I tagged along. The rest is history!

What is the craziest swimming experience you've had in the past four years?

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