Kobe
Tuioti

How He Started:

Kobe started swimming when he was just six months old, attending swimming classes with his mother. He continued progressing through the different levels of swimming until he was old enough to join a swim club. From there, swimming became a competitive pursuit, and he has continued competing ever since.

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Hobbies & Interests:

Outside of swimming, Kobe enjoys playing the piano and is preparing to sit his Grade 7 piano examination in November 2026. He also enjoys playing computer games with his friends and spending quality time with his family and friends.

Five-Year Vision:

In five years, Kobe sees himself having completed his degree while continuing to develop as both an academic and an athlete. He hopes to have created strong opportunities for his future career and to be in a position where his education and sporting experience open doors professionally.

Lessons Learned from Swimming:

Kobe focuses on being consistent, listening to his coach's advice and seeing improvement in competition. He sees every practice as an opportunity to get better and believes that the work he puts in now will pay off in the future.

Legacy & Personal Mission:

Kobe wants to be remembered as a humble athlete who always gives his best and supports his teammates.​

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"Kobe sees himself as a motivator and hard worker. He also wants to be someone his teammates feel comfortable talking to and approaching when they need support."