Or Sabatier

Weight:
0
Position:
Free/Fly
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel

2013-214 (Freshman)
Competed at the Art Adamson Invitational in the 50 free (20.70), the 100 free (45.01), the 100 fly (54.48), and the 100 back (52.14). At the American Short Course Championships, Sabatier improved on his personal bests with NCAA ‘B cuts in the 50 free (20.01) and the 100 free (44.20). Sabatier also competed in the 200 free relay at the ASCC, finishing in an NCAA ‘B’ time of 1:18.49, which is the team’s second fastest this season.

High School/Club:
2012 graduate of Hof Hasharon in Mababim Reut, Israel … holds school records in 50 free (23.3) and 100 free (50.8) … competed in the Israel Championships … also swam for 13 years in the Macabi Reut club team for coach Carmel Leviathan.

Personal:
Or Sabatier is the son of Max and Ruty Sabatier … born on April 30, 1994 in Israel … has two older siblings: Shirel and Avihai … intends to major in business … has been swimming competitively since age 6 … says he chose A&M because it is a “good place, has good coaches, and this is a great place to improve my skills and get better.”

Best Times:
50 Free: 20.01
100 Free: 44.20
100 Back: 52.14

Close Up
Favorite TV show: Reality shows
Most played song in my iPod: Country, Rap, Hebrew songs.
Favorite movie: Silence of the lambs.
What I’m reading: Harry potter
Favorite city to visit: Jerusalem (Israel)
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Soccer
Talent I’d most like to have: Singer
Dream date: The girl that she will understand me and I’ll understand her for best connecting.
Most competitive teammate: Donnie
Pre-competition music: Electronic music
Favorite quote: “Stand up for what you believe in, even if it mean standing alone”.
Describe coaches in one word:
Coach Holmes: understanding
Coach Mallam: knowledgeable