Girimbabazi, 23, has been participating in the international swimming competitions for seven years and has won five medals.

What is your favourite word?

Yesu we! (Oh! Jesus!)

The person you love most?

My late dad. I love family members too.

The worst job you have ever done?

Casual laborer at La Galette during senior six vacation.

When were you closest to death?

It was in 1999. I suffered severe malaria.

What do you consider you greatest achievement?

I qualified for the 2000 world swimming competitions in Sydney. I was thrilled.

What keeps your awake at night?

If I had a bad day and nobody is there to console me.

The most important lesson life has taught you?

I have moved widely and learnt that people must be treated equally.

Your dream…

Becoming a role model for Rwandan women.

My greatest inspiration…

My late father. He was my teacher and learnt a lot from him. I’m also inspired by King Solomon, in the Bible. He was such a great King.

A book that changed me……

Mandela’s biography’s book. Other books about African patriotic leaders appeal to me too.

My favourite musician……

I enjoy listening to Bob Marley’s music and Lucky Dube. I love Miss Shanel’s songs.

The best invitation ever……

In 2004, I received an invitation from MIJSPOC with other local celebrities for a dinner. It was great.

Your plans in five years to come……

I’m planning to start a swimming club.

What upsets you most?

Malice and wickedness.

What’s your most expensive thing you have bought recently?

A pair of full swimsuit. It’s expensive. I bought about US 800.

Person you would invite to your wedding?

Ministry for Sports in Burundi.  He helped me a lot to develop my career.

Your greatest disappointment?

Death of my father. You know what; I was planning to buy him a big gift.

If you had a chance to meet God, what would you tell Him?

I would request God to allow me join Him.

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