Getting to know...
Kate Hooven
Club: Santa Clara
Event: Team
Height: 5'8"
Date of Birth: January 3, 1985
Birthplace: Newton, Mass.
Hometown: Pleasanton, Calif.
Current Residence: Pleasanton, Calif.

Nickname
Von Hooven Hoven

Top songs on your iPod playlist
"No one" by Alicia Keys
"Viva la Vida" by Coldplay
"Times like these" by Foo Fighters
"Don't stop believin' " by Journey

Hidden talent
I can touch my tongue to my nose

Animals/pets
Cosmo (Shih Tzu), Byrd (cat)

What is your biggest fashion disaster?
Bodysuits

What is your favorite item of clothing?
Sundresses

Favorite sports movie
Miracle

You've just been given $10,000. How do you spend it?
Shopping spree or vacation

What was your first car?
A big tan suburban

Outside synchronized swimming, what other
athletic feat would you like to try?
Triathlon - I like the combo of three sports and how adventurous it can be.

If you could live anywhere in the world, it would be...
By the beach and mountains

What do you enjoy doing most outside the pool?
Sleeping

Number one thing synchro has taught you
Time management

Who do you look up to the most in the synchro world?
I look up to my teammates. They inspire me everyday and I admire their dedication.