From there? Only higher. Kory trained in the off-season with Harvard men's swimming Coach Mike Chasson's club team and with the U.S. swimming delegation to the Maccabiah Games in Israel.

"[Coach Chasson] has a really good program," Kory said. "If you train with him then you are going to be really strong for the upcoming season. I also lifted weights a couple of times a week and did some extra running."

Kory, a captain on this year's team despite still being a junior, hopes her extra muscle and endurance will help her lead and stand out on this year's team--a team which she said will be young but successful, a sentiment echoed by her coach.

"During the tough races, I'd put my money on this team," Costin Scalise said.

As for her individual goals, Kory said that she would like to concentrate on the 200-yard breaststroke in hopes of qualifying again for the NCAA meet.

"Last year, I didn't swim too well at the NCAAs," Kory said. "I ended up being really tired. This year, I feel stronger than I've ever felt and if I keep training well, I fully expect to qualify again."

"She's tough as nails and very dedicated," Costin Scalise said. "She knows how to follow through to reach the goals she's set, no matter how hard they might be. She's really demanding of herself. She doesn't ever settle on her laurels, but she always wants to be better. A good athlete always looks to be better."

Kory and the rest of the women's swim team will open up their 1993-94 season by hosting Brown and Columbia Saturday at 1 p.m. at Blodgett Pool.