Jan. 5, 2005
This is the third in a series that spotlights the 10 freshmen on Notre Dame’s 2004-05 roster. This edition features diver Mike Maggio, who followed his brother Andy (’03) – still the University recordholder in three events – from St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati to the diving well of the Rolfs Aquatic Center. In his first semester of collegiate competition, Maggio has established six-dive highs of 257.32 in one-meter action and 253.27 off the three-meter board.
Full Name – Michael Vincent Maggio
Hometown – Ft. Thomas, Kentucky
High School and Club teams – St. Xavier High School, Cincinnati Stingrays
Family Members – Peggy (mom), Mike (dad), Andy (brother), Ann Marie (sister), Gina (sister), Chris (brother)
Anticipated Major – Science preprofessional, specializing in biology
What has been most difficult thing to adjust to in college? – Balancing the amount of training the team demands with school work
What is your favorite thing about Notre Dame? – Football and the atmosphere
Nicknames – Mikey, Deuce
What were your high school’s nickname and colors – Bombers, blue and white
Who has influenced you most as a diver – My high school coach, because she started me in the sport
What made you stick with diving over the years – The love of the sport and the fun of competition
Favorite diver – Mark Lenzi
Favorite diving moment – Finishing second at the Ohio district meet
Rituals before a meet – Cheering with the whole swimming and diving team
Favorite “pump up” song – Dave Matthews … all of it
Describe yourself in the pool and out – I have a very good sense of humor in and out of the pool
What has surprised you most about Ireland – They do not put ice in their drinks, and there are no free refills on pop
Favorite type of food – Italian
Favorite TV show – The OC
Favorite actor – Jim Carrey
Best movie you’ve seen recently – Napoleon Dynamite
Best book you’ve read recently – The Firm
Most used word or phrase – He’s so bulgy … He’s like a moose!