Sadie Stricklin

Liberty University’s Women’s Swim and Dive team face James Madison University at Liberty’s Natatorium on October 26th, 2024. (Photo by Ryan Anderson)

Class:
Junior
Height:
5-8
Hometown:
Clarkston, Mich.
Position:
Back, IM
Prev School:
Oxford Virtual Academy

2024-25 (So.)

Focused on backstroke and IM during sophomore season
For the second year in a row, earned one A Final appearance and two B Finals at ASUN Championships
Clocked a lifetime-best 2:00.35 in ASUN 200 backstroke prelims before finishing eighth in the A Final in 2:01.37
Won the 100 backstroke B Final at ASUN Championships in a lifetime-best 55.97, earning ninth place overall
Finished 12^th overall in 200 IM at ASUN meet in lifetime-best 2:03.07
Earned first career individual event win, claiming victory in the 200 backstroke at Campbell

2023-24 (Fr.)

Focused on backstroke and IM as a freshman
CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll
Earned one A Final appearance and two B Finals at ASUN Championships
Swam then lifetime-best 2:01.00 in ASUN 200 backstroke prelims before finishing seventh in A Final in 2:02.11
Finished 11^th overall in 400 IM at ASUN Championships with a personal-best 4:27.53 in B Final
Clocked then lifetime-best 56.35 in prelims of 100 backstroke, placed 12^th overall with 56.60 B Final swim
Turned in best time in 200 IM (2:07.41) at TYR ’85 Invite

Prep

Graduated from Oxford Virtual Academy
Competed in Futures Championships
Lifetime bests entering Liberty: 100 Back SCY – 57.51; 200 Back SCY – 2:01.49; 200 IM SCY – 2:08.38

Personal

Daughter of Brad and Carey Stricklin
Older sister, Sydney Stricklin, also competes for Liberty Swimming & Diving
Intends to major in aviation, would like to become a commercial or corporate pilot
Birthday is April 11

Top Efforts in a Liberty Uniform
100 Backstroke - 55.97
200 Backstroke - 2:00.35
200 IM - 2:03.07
400 IM - 4:27.53

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty was the right place for me because going to a Christian school was a priority for me. I also wanted to swim for a D1 program. The team culture is an amazing fit for me. The team encourages each other and are there for each other which is important on any athletic team.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
Someone that inspires me is my sister. She was also a swimmer at Liberty. She is inspiring because she is such a hard worker and an amazing woman of God.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports?
My sister swam at Liberty.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is breakfast. I enjoy having eggs, a bagel and bacon in the morning. I also love smoothies.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check text messages first.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Any outdoor activities and hanging out with friends.

Do you have any current pets?
I have a dog named by Daisy and a cat named Tilly.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Missy Franklin

What is your favorite possession and why?
My favorite possession is my Bible because it is something that I couldn’t live without.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
A place that I have always wanted to go to is Hawaii. I want to go there because I love the beach and it is such a beautiful place. I have also always wanted to go to New Zealand.