Adel Barlisan

Adel Karlo D. Barlisan (Adel)

Men's Swimming

CAPTAIN

Being part of the historic mark for the Ateneo Men's Swimming Team who got their very first championship title in UAAP history, Adel is for sure the guy that kept the team motivated. When first meeting Adel, he seems like the shy type of guy, but once you get to know him, Adel is for sure one of those funny guys with a lot of pranks up his sleeve and of course one of the ladies favorites. 

LET'S GET TO KNOW HIM MORE!

Adel is not only this years Swim Team captain but also a IV BS Health Science student. Having 12 years of experience he is for sure one of the assets of the team. Adel doesn't just compete locally but also internationally. In 2006 he competed in the Pacific School Games in Melbourne, Australia. Besides swimming being his number one passion, Adel is yet to figure out what else is to come his way to be passionate about. Right now Adel just wants to finish school, have a great vacation as a treat for all that hard work he has put in, and getting in med school. No doubt that it is tough for someone to commit to his sport at the same time his studies. We asked Adel where he wants to travel and he said "Galapagos Islands'. We will for sure see him relaxing on the shoreline of the beach and doing some island hopping. Being the captain of the swimming team who made a mark in history and and took home the number one title for the UAAP is one experience he will never forget.

Adel, who only has one more semester in The Ateneo wants to achieve being a Dean's Lister. He lives by the words "I can accept failure, but I cannot accept not trying" which we can see that he never fails to try to do his best in whatever he puts himself into. Despite his busy schedule with swimming and his studies, Adel wishes that he also gave time in student organizations in school.