NAME: Jamie Donenfeld

HOMETOWN: I was born in York, PA and currently live in Cambridge, MA

BLS EXPERIENCE: Rookie

WHO IS YOUR PILOT AND CREW? Crew: Liz Devitt; Pilot: Gino Mele

WHERE ARE YOU SWIMMING FOR YOUR BLS TRAINING? Pleasure Bay and wherever else I can get outside!

SWIMMING FUN FACT: I was on swim team as an elementary schooler, but swimming fell out of favor with me after my coach informed me at the last minute that I'd be swimming a butterfly event :) After a long hiatus, I discovered OWS as an adult training for my first triathlon.

ANYTHING ELSE? I owe my love for the water to my mom, who herself is not a fan of being in water, but insisted that I become a competent swimmer at a young age. Thanks, mom!