The Road to Beijing with The Body Fit
Take an inside look at swimmer Kate Ziegler's journey to the Olympics in the 400m and 800m freestyle events. Kate has been training with The Body Fit Founder D'Lynne St. Pierre since last year in preparation for the upcoming U.S Olympic Trials and with the goal of competing at the Beijing Olympic games.
Reigning from Great Falls, Virginia, Kate has been training with coach Ray Benecki since she was 12 years old. Now 20, Kate has an impressive resume - World Record Holder in the 1500m, 4 World Championships, and a 5-time National Champion. She has become one of the top distance swimmers in the US and can now add Olympian to her list of accomplishments. Check out Kate's website for more information.
Reigning from Great Falls, Virginia, Kate has been training with coach Ray Benecki since she was 12 years old. Now 20, Kate has an impressive resume - World Record Holder in the 1500m, 4 World Championships, and a 5-time National Champion. She has become one of the top distance swimmers in the US and can now add Olympian to her list of accomplishments. Check out Kate's website for more information.
About Kate Ziegler
Kate's strongest event, the 1500m, is not an Olympic event for women. So she is focusing her time and training on the 400 and 800m races. Her journey to Beijing has been filled with lots of hard work and determination. Click here to learn more about the workout regime and diet of an Olympian.
