Nicole Morell

Nicole Morell is a former competitive swimmer and runner, still active in the running world and training for her first triathlon. As a multi-sport athlete she is familiar with the journey to college athletic programs and how it can differ from sport to sport. Though ultimately deciding not to play a sport in college, Nicole has stayed active with swimming and running on her own, and of course following New England sports as a typical rabid fan.

Just two years out of college, Nicole is knowledgeable on what student-athletes are facing today as they take their journey. Graduating with high honors from the University of Rhode Island, while training for and competing in road races and marathons, Nicole learned the keys to balancing athletics and academics—as far as balancing being a Boston fan in San Diego, she is still working on that.

Athletic Achievements
Lettered in swimming and winter track fouryears of high school
Captain of swimming and winter track teams
Nominee South Coast high school swimmer of the year
Completed three marathons, including a sub 4 time at Boston by age of 22

Most Memorable Sports Moment: Crossing the finish line at the Boston Marathon sub 4 hours/ Being in Boston during the playoffs in 2007 as the streets flooded with fans anytime they won (or didn’t).
Favorite Athlete of All Time: Tom Brady to watch, but most inspirational are people like Rick Hoyt and Team Hoyt
Favorite Athlete Quote: “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” Steve Prefontaine