Natasha Gvakharia

Photo by: Russell James/Texas A&M Athletics

Photo by: Texas A&M Athletics

Position:
Fly/Free
Class:
Sophomore
High School:
The Bolles School
Hometown:
Mexico City, Mexico

2016-17 (Sophomore):

Posted season bests of 1:48.32 in the 200 free, 55.08c in the 100 fly and 2:00.09 in the 200 fly

2015-16 (Freshman):

Saw action in the 200 freestyle and the 100 and 200 butterfly at the SEC Championships
Had season bests of 23.66c in the 50 free, 50.98 in the 100 free, 1:48.42 in the 200 free, 55.07 in the 100 fly and 2:02.06 in the 200 fly.

High School/Club:

2015 graduate of The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida
No. 13-rated recruit in Florida
Coached by Sergio Lopez and Jon Sakovich at Bolles
2013 State Medalist and 2014 State Champion in the 400 IM relay and a State Record holder in the 4x50
Her team won the State Title and placed second at Junior Nationals
Holds two school records
Semifinalist in the 50 free at the 2013 FINA Junior World Championships in Dubai
Set age group records in six races as a member of the Mexican Junior National Team.

Personal:

Natasha Gvakharia is the daughter of Irakli Gvakharia and Tamara Mgebrishvili

Born December 19, 1996 in Mexico City, Mexico
Has a brother, George, who swam at the University of Chicago
Food Science and Technology major
Her great grandfather, Nodari Gvakharia, was a national champion and team captain of the water polo team for the Soviet Union
Chose A&M because “Texas A&M has the best swimming program in the nation with the best coaching and academic staff. It is also the best place to grow as a human being as it teaches you what being part of such a strong community feels like with 60,000 or more students feeling like they are your family..”

Up Close:
Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones
Most Played Song on iPod: Love on the brain- Rihanna
What do you drive? Nissan Rogue
Favorite Movie: Once Upon a Time in America
What I’m Currently Reading: Camino Island by John Grisham
Worst Habit: Napping
Superstition: New goggles before racing
Worst Job: Typing on a computer all day
Favorite City to Visit: Paris
Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Neymar
Talent I’d Most Like to Have: Singing
Dream Date: Something original
Pre-Competition Music: Reggeaton
Something about me that most people don’t know: I would love being a film critic or work in a film production industry.
Favorite Tradition at Texas A&M: Aggie Ring

Describe in one word:
Coach Bultman: Wise
Coach Jamison: Precise
Coach Lerew: Funny
Coach Holmes: Passionate
Coach Calanog: Inspiring