Student-Athlete Spotlight: Khadija Zanotto, Synchronized Swimming – Ohio State Buckeyes
12/22/2014 12:00:00 AM | Artistic Swimming
Dec. 22, 2014
Synchronized Swimming | Synchronized Swimming
Khadija Zanotto
Synchronized Swimming
Los Gatos, Calif.
Student Life
Do you prefer Oval Beach in the Fall or Spring (or maybe the Winter)? Spring
Where is the best place to sit for lectures? I prefer to sit closer to the front like row 5 and towards the center.
Most underrated place to study on campus? Under a tree in the Oval
Why did you choose to major in Hospitality and Business Management? I have always aspired to take over my family’s Italian specialty markets and this major seemed like it would prepare me for that and many other jobs in the hospitality industry. I have also developed a passion for event planning.
Describe your first day as a student at The Ohio State University? I was a little overwhelmed because I came in January, so I had no idea where any of my classes were, but it was a fun adventure navigating with my campus map. Total freshman move =)
Favorite professor: Paul Martini
Popular Culture
Favorite Social Media Account I follow: The San Francisco Giants and Ohio State Synchronized Swimming Instagrams
Favorite TV show: Nashville and The Good Wife
Favorite movie: Hunger Games Series
Favorite book and/or magazine: Gone Girl
Favorite celebrity: Jennifer Lawrence
Favorite singer or musical group: Taylor Swift
The Last concert I attended was: Blake Shelton
Sports
Favorite pro sports team: San Francisco Giants
Favorite athlete: Buster Posey
Favorite athletic memory: Every year finishing Collegiate Nationals, it’s a moment of relief and knowing all of us did our absolute best.
Event you most look forward to competing in: This years Collegiate Nationals, we will be hosting it at home!
Pre-meet ritual: I close my eyes and take a deep breath
What is your top skill? My ability to swim upright and present
What skill do you need to improve? My vertical height
Travel
Most interesting place I’ve visited: Kazan, Russia
Place I would like to visit: All 50 States, I have 23 left to go.
Food
Favorite home cooked meal: Eating wood fired pizzas in my parents back yard.
Favorite snack food: Pistachios
Misc.
Person I most admire: My sister, Kendra Zanotto
In 10 years, I would like to: Own a winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains and plan weddings.
If I had a million dollars, I would: Buy my winery
Coolest thing you did this past summer: Road tripped across country with my mom and shopped at a 100 year old Native American trading post.
Most prized possession: My dog, Autumn.
I would like to trade places for a day with: Kate Midleton
Best piece of advice you’ve received: “Just Keep Swimming” -Dori
If you could have dinner with any 3 people (alive or dead), who would they be and what/where would you eat? Elvis Presley, Princess Diana, and Michael Jackson and we would eat pizza on top of the Leaning Tower of Pizza.
Who tweets too much on your team: Natalie Huibreghtse
Do you have an interesting nickname? Wash Board
What is your hometown known for? Big Cats, we have Mountain Lions and Bob Cats
Pop or Soda? Carbonated Water with lemon
Cats or Dogs? Dogs
