Grace Descent - 2026-27 Women's Swimming & Diving Roster
Grace Descent
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 5-8
- Hometown:
- St. Petersburg, Fla.
- Position:
- Free, Fly, Back
Prep
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
When I visited Liberty University on my recruiting trip I truly got to see the Christ-centered community. The atmosphere felt refreshing and the team environment was just like having a built-in family.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents truly inspire me to be the best version of myself that I can be. They have taught me that I can go through hard times and still overcome them.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable athletic moment was making the A Finals at State with my sister on the 200 Freestyle Relay & 400 Freestyle Relay my junior and senior years.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
Certain numbers are significant in my life like number one. Since I was the first child my dad always likes to call me number one.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My uncles played tennis at the University of Florida
Do you possess any special or unique talents, interests, or hobbies?
I really like to paint in my free time, while listening to music.
- Graduated from Keswick Christian School
- Finished her high school career with program records in 100 fly, 100 free, 50 free, 100 back, 200 free relay, 400 free relay and 200 medley relay
- Four-year state qualifier, while three-year state finalist in 50 and 100 free
- During junior and senior years, was a state finalist in 50 free, 100 free, 200 free relay and 400 free relay
- Salutatorian, National Honor Society and Ministry Leadership Institute member
- Competed for Saint Petersburg Aquatics
- Top times entering Liberty: 50 free SCY – 23.91; 100 free SCY – 52.20; 100 fly SCY – 57.25; 100 back SCY – 57.54
- Daughter of Greg and Colleen Descent
- Intends to major in nursing, with the goal of becoming a nurse anesthetist
- Birthday is January 15
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
When I visited Liberty University on my recruiting trip I truly got to see the Christ-centered community. The atmosphere felt refreshing and the team environment was just like having a built-in family.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents truly inspire me to be the best version of myself that I can be. They have taught me that I can go through hard times and still overcome them.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable athletic moment was making the A Finals at State with my sister on the 200 Freestyle Relay & 400 Freestyle Relay my junior and senior years.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
Certain numbers are significant in my life like number one. Since I was the first child my dad always likes to call me number one.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My uncles played tennis at the University of Florida
Do you possess any special or unique talents, interests, or hobbies?
I really like to paint in my free time, while listening to music.
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