NAME: Paula Hernandez

HOMETOWN: Originally from San Juan, PR but live in West Roxbury now

BLS EXPERIENCE: Rookie, but I crewed last year

WHY BLS? Because of its history, how fun it seems, and because Boston is special to me and I want to complete my first swim of this distance in a place I love

MY CREW: Crew is my friend and training partner Greg K and my pilot is Mr. Jim Clinton. We are all greatly looking forward to 19 Aug!

FUN FACT: I only started swimming because I broke my foot at 10yrs old and couldn't do gymnastics anymore