Athlete of the Week: Chloe Millard

The East County Observer and Bogey’s Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient’s article will be featured on the restaurant’s wall.

Eight-year-old Chloe Millard won six medals and three ribbons, including a first-place medal and ribbon, at the 2010 Florida YMCA Championship Meet Feb. 5-7 in Orlando. Millard won a state championship in the 8-and-under division and helped lead the Lakewood Ranch YMCA Waverunners to sixth place.

Here is an inside look at this week’s Athlete of the Week.

What was your reaction when you learned you won the high-point award?
I was surprised because I got a trophy. It means a lot because I worked hard.

What do you enjoy most about swimming?
It’s fun, and sometimes you get to play games. I learned how to swim before I could walk.

What is your favorite stroke?
Breaststroke.

Do you do any other sports besides swimming?
I do triathlons. I used to play tennis and I do gymnastics.

What’s your favorite television show?
“Hannah Montana” and “Spongebob.” I really like “Spongebob” because he’s funny.

What do you like to do when you aren’t playing sports?
I like to play with my pets. I have three cats — Martini, Kahlua and Sambuca — and three dogs — Ruby, Duke and Daisy.

What’s your favorite food?
A donut or cookie cake.

If you could go anywhere on vacation where would you want to go and why?
Sea World. I like seeing the dolphins.

What do you want to be when you grow up?
A horse trainer. I like them and I used to ride them.

What’s your favorite color?
Purple.

What’s your favorite subject?
Physical education. I like it because you get to play games.

Do you have any siblings?
No. I’m the only child.