2023-24 Women's Swimming & Diving Roster
Forsberg, Faith
Faith Forsberg
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Height:
- 6-1
- Hometown:
- Rice Lake, Wis.
- Position:
- Freestyle
- Prev School:
- Rice Lake HS
Bio
2024-25 (Jr.)
50 Free – 23.61
100 Free – 51.83
200 Free – 1:53.63
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty University was the right place for me to work towards my degree and compete in sports. The God-centered culture allows me to grow in my faith and interact with other followers of Jesus. The variety of opportunities in the classroom will help me develop my skills in order to obtain a degree. Liberty University's athletics offers support to me in nutrition, academics, and athletic training so that I can perform to my highest potential.
Is there anything special you do premeet or postmeet and why?
After a swim meet I enjoy a meal with my teammates and a glass of chocolate milk. I do recovery stretches and relax my muscles with a massage gun. This post-meet recovery allows me to be ready for my next competition or swim practice.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My older sister Grace inspires me to spread kindness and to work hard. She inspires me because I see how her own work ethic in her swimming can enhance her skills in the pool and allow her to have success. Her kindness toward others is such an inspiration because it creates friendships and spreads positivity to the people around her.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable athletic accomplishment was traveling to Colorado Springs, CO to compete against Air Force Academy and winning our 7th conference title!
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports?
My older sister, Grace, swims at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. She swims sprint freestyle and backstroke.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite breakfast meal is a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel. I like to have my bagel with a bowl of fruit. I love this meal because it gets me energized for the day.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check Snapchat first.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
My favorite hobbies outside of athletics is playing pickleball, doing crafts, and doing water sports on the lake.
Do you have any current pets?
I have one dog named Bunker and he is a Bernedoodle!
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Missy Franklin
What is your favorite possession and why?
My favorite possession is my camera because it allows me to capture memories I make with my friends and family.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Party in the USA.
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
My dream vacation is to travel to Italy to visit historic sites and go on a boat tour.
- Focused on freestyle as a junior
- Swam lifetime bests in the 50 free (23.61) and 200 free (1:53.63) at ASUN Championships
- Her 23.61 in the 50 free at the ASUN meet was the 13th fastest in qualifying and fastest by an exhibition swimmer
- Clocked 51.86 in the ASUN 100 freestyle, the best time by an exhibition athlete in the event
- Turned in a lifetime-best 51.83 in 100 free at TYR ’85 Invite, finishing ninth
- CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll
- Focused on freestyle during sophomore season
- Swam season best in 200 free (1:56.17) at ASUN Championships, the second fastest 200 free of any exhibition swimmer at the meet
- Also competed in 50 freestyle (23.97) and 100 freestyle (52.84) at conference meet
- Clocked season-best 52.74 in 100 free at TYR ’85 Invite
- Focused on freestyle as a freshman
- Swam lifetime best at the time in the 50 free (23.67), 100 free (52.22) and 200 free (1:56.80) at the CCSA Championships
- Her 23.67 was the second fastest of any exhibition swimmer in the CCSA 50 free
- Placed eighth in 100 free and ninth in 50 free at TYR ’85 Invite
- Graduated from Rice Lake High School
- School record holder in the 50 freestyle (24.07) and 100 freestyle (53.22)
- Won 50 freestyle at 2021 state championship, the first girl in Rice Lake girls swimming history to win a state championship
- Three-time sectional champion in 50 free
- State finalist all four years, with top five finishes in the 50 free as a sophomore (5th), junior (1st) and senior (4th); also finished fourth in state in 200 free relay as a sophomore
- Helped her team with the Big Rivers Conference championship her senior year
- Also competed in basketball and soccer in high school
- Lifetime bests entering Liberty: 50 Free SCY – 24.07; 100 Free SCY – 53.22; 200 Free SCY – 2:07.57
- Parents are Tim Forsberg and Mark and Rachel Johnson
- Sister, Grace Forsberg, currently competes on the swimming & diving team at St. Thomas
- Intends to major in elementary education, would like to teach either 2nd or 3rd grade
- Birthday is Nov. 24
50 Free – 23.61
100 Free – 51.83
200 Free – 1:53.63
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty University was the right place for me to work towards my degree and compete in sports. The God-centered culture allows me to grow in my faith and interact with other followers of Jesus. The variety of opportunities in the classroom will help me develop my skills in order to obtain a degree. Liberty University's athletics offers support to me in nutrition, academics, and athletic training so that I can perform to my highest potential.
Is there anything special you do premeet or postmeet and why?
After a swim meet I enjoy a meal with my teammates and a glass of chocolate milk. I do recovery stretches and relax my muscles with a massage gun. This post-meet recovery allows me to be ready for my next competition or swim practice.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My older sister Grace inspires me to spread kindness and to work hard. She inspires me because I see how her own work ethic in her swimming can enhance her skills in the pool and allow her to have success. Her kindness toward others is such an inspiration because it creates friendships and spreads positivity to the people around her.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable athletic accomplishment was traveling to Colorado Springs, CO to compete against Air Force Academy and winning our 7th conference title!
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports?
My older sister, Grace, swims at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. She swims sprint freestyle and backstroke.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite breakfast meal is a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel. I like to have my bagel with a bowl of fruit. I love this meal because it gets me energized for the day.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check Snapchat first.
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
My favorite hobbies outside of athletics is playing pickleball, doing crafts, and doing water sports on the lake.
Do you have any current pets?
I have one dog named Bunker and he is a Bernedoodle!
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Missy Franklin
What is your favorite possession and why?
My favorite possession is my camera because it allows me to capture memories I make with my friends and family.
What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Party in the USA.
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
My dream vacation is to travel to Italy to visit historic sites and go on a boat tour.
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