One of the things that stands out about Maxime Rooney immediately is the fact that he is so in tune with his mental health. He isn't afraid to admit when he is run down, not feeling great, or racking his brain around an issue. This shines through immediately when talking to him. Rather than talking about how many reps in the weight room or his race strategy, he talks about what he was thinking, feeling, and how it lines up with how the moment went down.

Maxime is a native to Northern California having grown up swimming for the Pleasanton Seahawks. He qualified for the US National team and broke a World Junior record in the 200 freestyle at the 2015 U.S. National Championships. From there, Maxime has gone through various international competitions and has settled into life swimming collegiately at the University of Florida. He speaks towards his athletic accomplishments, what he aspires to do, and some of the things he has learned from the mental side of the sport most recently.