Alex Hamilton

Position:
Diving
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Holly Springs, N.C.
High School:
Southeast Raleigh

General: Returning letter winner...an outstanding in-state diver who was a redshirt during the 2007-08 season...has three years left of athletic eligibility remaining.

2008-09 (Freshman): Had her collegiate career best scores against Duke...totaled 194.40 on the one-meter board and 243.90 on the three-meter board...made the 2008-09 ACC Academic Honor Roll.

Prep: Graduated from Southeast Raleigh High School on June 1, 2007...member of varsity diving team there for four years...dove with the North Carolina Aquatic Club's Junior Olympic program...conference and regional champion for three years...won North Carolina Academic Scholars Award.

Personal: Given name is Alexandra Samantha Christine Hamilton...daughter of Ken and Christine Hamilton...was born August 14, 1989 in Los Gatos, Calif. ...has one brother, Kenny, 15.

Assessing Alex
Academic Major at Carolina: Pharmacy
Career Plans: Pharmacist
Hobbies: Photography
Athlete I Most Admire: Gabby Mayo, a high school classmate held a world record in track
Biggest Sports Thrill: Finishing third at the 2006 state championships
Person Who Has Had The Greatest Influence on My Athletic Career: My Mom
Favorite Book: Cyrano de Bergerac by Edward Rostand
Favorite Magazine: Cosmopolitan
Favorite Food: Fried Cheesecake at Paddy's Hallow in Wilmington
Favorite Movie: The Little Mermaid
Favorite TV Show: Grey's Anatomy
Favorite Website To Visit: Facebook
City I've Never Been To But Want To Visit: Paris, France
Entertainment Figure I'd Most Like To Have Dinner With: Will Ferrell