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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2012-13 KANSAS SWIMMING AND DIVING
GENERAL INFORMATION
Table of Contents ...............................................................1
Quick Facts .........................................................................2
Schedule .............................................................................3
2012-13 Roster ................................................................4-5
Season Outlook .............................................................6-8
Opponents’ Information............................................. 9-10
Training Regimen ............................................................. 11
Training Trip ..................................................................... 12
Jayhawk Memories .................................................... 13-14
FACILITIES
Robinson Natatorium ................................................ 16-17
Team Locker Room .................................................... 18-19
Anderson Strength Center ............................................ 20
STUDENT ATHLETE BIOS
Laura Bilsborrow .............................................................22
Meredith Brownell ...........................................................23
Brooke Brull ..................................................................... 24
Christy Cash .....................................................................25
Sofi ia Filatova ................................................................. 26
Alyssa Golden ..................................................................27
Svetlana Golovchun ....................................................... 28
Bryce Hinde ..................................................................... 29
Malia Johnson ................................................................. 30
Kaja Kolsek ....................................................................... 31
Alison Lusk .......................................................................32
Deanna Marks ..................................................................33
Madeline Martin .............................................................. 34
Chelsie Miller ....................................................................35
Alison Mo! t .................................................................... 36
Haley Molden ...................................................................37
Caroline Patterson .......................................................... 38
Cora Powers .................................................................... 39
Brittany Rospierski .........................................................40
Alyssa Rudman ................................................................ 41
Morgan Sharp ................................................................. 42
Sara Snow ........................................................................ 43
Rebecca Swank ............................................................... 44
Alina Vats ......................................................................... 45
Madison Wagner ............................................................ 46
COACHES/ADMINISTRATION
Head Coach Clark Campbell ...................................48-49
Diving Coach Eric Elliott ...........................................50-51
Assistant Coach Jen Fox.................................................52
Volunteer Assistant Joy Bunting ..................................53
Senior Woman Administrator Debbie Van Saun....... 54
Director of Operations Tegan Thornberry ...................55
Athletics Director Sheahon Zenger ............................. 56
Chanceller Bernadette Gray-Little ................................57
Support Sta" ................................................................... 58
2011-12 IN REVIEW
Season in Review .....................................................60-62
Awards and Accolades .................................................. 63
Top Times ........................................................................ 64
HISTORY
All-Time Records ............................................................ 66
Robinson Natatorium Records ......................................67
Big 12 Records ................................................................. 68
Conference Results ........................................................ 69
All-Americans ............................................................ 70-71
Kansas at NCAA Championships ..................................72
The 2012-13 University of Kansas Swimming and Diving Media Guide was produced by the Kansas
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QUICK FACTS
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lawrence, Kan.
Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1866
Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,718
Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jayhawks
Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crimson and Blue
A� liation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NCAA Division I
Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Big 12
Chancellor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bernadette Gray-Little
Athletics Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheahon Zenger
Ticket O� ce Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 785.864.3141
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Ticket O� ce Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kutickets.com
COMMUNICATIONS
Swimming & Diving Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zach Carnahan
Carnahan’s Cell Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 785.550.1971
Carnahan’s O� ce Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .785.864.3417
Carnahan’s e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
Associate Athletic Director for Creative Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Todd Kober
Kober’s e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
Assistant Communications Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Cummings
Cummings’ E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
Mailing/Overnight Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1651 Naismith Dr.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1400 Parrott
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Media Relations Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (785) 864-7944
Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kuathletics.com
FACILITY INFORMATION
Home Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robinson Natatorium
Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .six-lane 25 SCY, eight lane 25 SCM pool; diving well
COACHING STAFF
Head Coach (Years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clark Campbell (11th)
Alma Mater (Year). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas (1993)
Dual Meet Record at KU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77-36 (.681)
Career Dual Meet Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147-81 (.645)
Diving Head Coach (Years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Elliott (Eighth)
Alma Mater (Year). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Chester (1992)
Assistant Coach (Years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jen Fox (Ninth)
Alma Mater (Year). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kansas (2001)
O� ce Phone/Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 785.864.7924/5297
TEAM INFORMATION
2011-12 Dual Meet Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 (0-2 in Big 12)
2012 Big 12 Championship Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fourth (423 pts.)
Newcomers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seven (Swimmers)
Athletes Returning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 (16 Swim, 2 Dive)
Athletes Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 (9 Swim, 0 Dive)
Returning Postseason Participants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 (Cash, Golden, Zone “D”)
Olympic Time Trial Qualifi ers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 (Brull, Miller, Molden)
S e n i o r B e t h B r u l l
S e n i o r C h r i s t y C a s h
S e n i o r R e b e cc a Swa n k
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2012-13 SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT/EVENT LOCATION TIME
Sat., Oct. 6 at Rice Houston, Texas 12 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 20 MINNESOTA Lawrence, Kan. 1 p.m.
Thu., Oct. 25 at Nebraska-Omaha Omaha, Neb. 5 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 2 TCU/NORTH DAKOTA Lawrence, Kan. 6 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 3 TCU/NORTH DAKOTA Lawrence, Kan. 10 a.m.
Thu., Nov. 15 Paul Hansel Invite (Diving Only) Houston, Texas All Day
Fri., Nov. 16 Paul Hansel Invite (Diving Only) Houston, Texas All Day
Sat., Nov. 17 Paul Hansel Invite (Diving Only) Houston, Texas All Day
Fri., Nov. 16 KANSAS CLASSIC-1 Topeka, Kan. 6 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 17 KANSAS CLASSIC-1 Topeka, Kan. 10 a.m.
Sun., Nov. 18 KANSAS CLASSIC-1 Topeka, Kan. 10 a.m.
Sat., Jan. 12 at UCLA/San Diego State Los Angeles, Calif. 12 p.m.
Fri., Jan. 18 at Hawai’i Honolulu, Hawai’i 4 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 2 ARKANSAS Lawrence, Kan. 10 a.m.
Fri., Feb. 8 IOWA STATE Lawrence, Kan. 6 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 9 IOWA STATE Lawrence, Kan. 10 a.m.
Wed., Feb. 27 Big 12 Championship Austin, Texas All Day
Thu., Feb. 28 Big 12 Championship Austin, Texas All Day
Fri., March 1 Big 12 Championship Austin, Texas All Day
Sat., March 2 Big 12 Championship Austin, Texas All Day
Sun., March 3 Last Chance Meet Austin, Texas 11 a.m.
Mon., March 11 NCAA Zone Diving Championship Houston, Texas All Day
Tue., March 12 NCAA Zone Diving Championship Houston, Texas All Day
Wed., March 13 NCAA Zone Diving Championship Houston, Texas All Day
Thu., March 21 NCAA Championship Indianapolis, Ind. All Day
Fri., March 22 NCAA Championship Indianapolis, Ind. All Day
Sat., March 23 NCAA Championship Indianapolis, Ind. All Day
All home meets in BOLD CAPS
1- at Capital Federal Natatorium in Topeka, Kan.
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2012-13 ROSTER
NAME YEAR EVENTS HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL
Laura Bilsborrow Freshman Back Chesterfi eld, Mo./The Principia Upper School
Meredith Brownell Freshman Diving Union, Ky./Larry A. Ryle HS
Brooke Brull Senior Free/IM/Back Lake Quivira, Kan./Shawnee Mission Northwest HS
Christy Cash Senior Diving Lenexa, Kan./Shawnee Mission West HS
Sofi ia Filatova Junior Free/Fly St. Petersburg, Russia/Gymnazia N76
Alyssa Golden Junior Diving Portage, Mich./Portage Northern HS
Svetlana Golovchun Senior Sprint Free/Fly Surgut, Russia/Surgut State
Bryce Hinde Freshman Breast/IM Fulton, Kan./Fort Scott HS
Malia Johnson Junior Free/Fly Scottsdale, Ariz./Chaparall HS
Kaja Kolsek Sophomore Breast/Sprint Free Ljubljana, Slovenia/Gimnazija Bezigrad
Alison Lusk Junior Breast Chattanooga, Tenn./Baylor School
Deanna Marks Sophomore Fly/Free Plano, Texas/Plano Senior HS
Madeline Martin Freshman Diving Apex, N.C./Middle Creek HS
Chelsie Miller Freshman IM/Breast Houston, Texas/Jersey Village HS
Alison Mo� t Junior Free Flower Mound, Texas/Flower Mound HS
Haley Molden Freshman Free Topeka, Kan./Washburn Rural HS
Caroline Patterson Sophomore Back Boulder, Colo./Fairview HS
Cora Powers Senior Breast/IM Olathe, Kan./Olathe South HS
Brittany Rospierski Senior Breast/Back/IM Valley View, Ohio/Hawken School
Alyssa Rudman Senior Back Baldwin City, Kan./Home-schooled
Morgan Sharp Junior Free Houston, Texas/Langham Creek HS
Sara Snow Junior Back/IM Springfi eld, Mo./Glendale HS
Rebecca Swank Senior Distance Free Wichita, Kan./Trinity Academy
Alina Vats Sophomore Breast/Free Lugansk, Ukraine/Physical School
Madison Wagner Senior Sprint Free Fort Myers, Fla./South Fort Myers HS
S e n i o r Sve t l a n a G o l ovc h u n S e n i o r A l y s s a R u d m a n
H e a d Co a c h : C l a r k C a m p b e l l ( 1 1 t h S e a s o n )
H e a d D i v i n g Co a c h : E r i c E l l i o t t ( N i nt h S e a s o n )
A s s i s t a n t Co a c h : J e n Fox ( 1 0 t h S e a s o n )
Vo l u n te e r A s s i s t a n t : J oy B u nt i n g (S e co n d S e a s o n )
Te a m M a n a g e r : E r i c S p a r k s (S e co n d S e a s o n )
D i re c to r o f Te a m O p e ra t i o n s : Te g a n Th o r n b e r r y (S e co n d S e a s o n )
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ROSTER BREAKDOWN
T h e 2 01 2-1 3 Ka n s a s J ay h aw k s
S e n i o r s ( 8 ) :• B ro o ke B r u l l• C h r i s ty C a s h• Svet l a n a G o l ovc h u n• Co ra Powe rs• B r i t t a ny Ro s p i e rs k i• A l yss a R u d m a n• Re b e cc a Swa n k• M a d i s o n Wa g n e r
J u n i o r s ( 7 ) :• S o f i i a F i l a tova• A l yss a G o l d e n• M a l i a J o h n s o n• A l i s o n L u s k• A l i s o n M o f f i t• M o rg a n S h a r p• S a ra S n ow
S o p h o m o re s (4 ) :• Ka j a Ko l s e k• D e a n n a M a r k s• C a ro l i n e Pat te rs o n• A l i n a Vat s
F re s h m e n ( 7 ) :• L a u ra B i l s b o r row• M e re d i t h B row n e l l• B r yce H i n d e• M a d e l i n e M a r t i n• C h e l s i e M i l l e r• H a l ey M o l d e n
BY CLASS
F re e s t y l e ( 9 ) :• B ro o ke B r u l l• S o f i i a F i l a tova• Svet l a n a G o l ovc h u n• M a l i a J o h n s o n• Ka j a Ko l s e k• D e a n n a M a r k s• A l i s o n M o f f i t• H a l ey M o l d e n• M o rg a n S h a r p• Re b e cc a Swa n k• A l i n a Vat s• M a d i s o n Wa g n e r
B a c k s t ro ke ( 7 ) :• L a u ra B i l s b o r row• B ro o ke B r u l l• C a ro l i n e Pat te rs o n• B r i t t a ny Ro s p i e rs k i• A l yss a R u d m a n• S a ra S n ow• A l i n a Vat s
B re a s t s t ro ke ( 6 ) :• B r yce H i n d e• Ka j a Ko l s e k• A l i s o n L u s k• C h e l s i e M i l l e r• Co ra Powe rs• B r i t t a ny Ro s p i e rs k i
B u t te r f l y ( 5 ) :• S o f i i a F i l a tova• Svet l a n a G o l ovc h u n• M a l i a J o h n s o n• D e a n n a M a r k s• C h e l s i e M i l l e r
I n d i v i d u a l M e d l ey ( 6 ) :• B ro o ke B r u l l• B r yce H i n d e• C h e l s i e M i l l e r• Co ra Powe rs• B r i t t a ny Ro s p i e rs k i• S a ra S n ow
D i ve r s (4 ) :• M e re d i t h B row n• C h r i s ty C a s h• A l yss a G o l d e n• M a d e l i n e M a r t i n
BY POSITION
S o f i i a F i l a tova . . F I L L-a h -TO E-va hSve t l a n a G o l ovc h u n . . S -V E T- L a n a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G OA L- ov- C H O O NB r yce H i n d e ( r hy m e s w i t h m i n d )K a j a Ko l s e k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K I E-a h. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KO L E- s e cB r i t t a ny Ro s p i e r s k i . . R u h - s p e a r- S K IA l yss a R u d m a n . . . . . . . . . . . R u d d - m a nA l i n a Va t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A h - L E E- n a h. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Va h - t s
PRONUNCIATIONS
S e n i o r B r i t t a ny R o s p i e r s k i
A r i zo n a :• M a l i a J o h n s o n (S co t t s d a l e)
Co l o ra d o :• C a ro l i n e Pat te rs o n ( B o u l d e r )
F l o r i d a :• M a d i s o n Wa g n e r ( Fo r t M ye rs)
K a n s a s :• B ro o ke B r u l l ( L a ke Q u i v i ra )• C h r i s ty C a s h ( Le n exa )• B r yce H i n d e ( Fu l to n )• H a l ey M o l d e n ( To p e ka )• Co ra Powe rs (O l at h e)• A l yss a R u d m a n ( B a l d w i n C i ty)• Re b e cc a Swa n k ( Wi c h i t a )
Ke n t u c ky:• M e re d i t h B row n e l l ( U n i o n )
M i c h i g a n :• A l yss a G o l d e n ( Po r t a g e)
M i s s o u r i :• L a u ra B i l s b o r row (C h e ste r f i e l d )• S a ra S n ow (S p r i n g f i e l d )
N o r t h C a ro l i n a :• M a d e l i n e M a r t i n (A p ex)O h i o :• Brittany Rospierski (Val ley View)
Te n n e s s e e :• A l i s o n L u s k (C h at t a n o o g a )
Texa s :• D e a n n a M a r k s ( P l a n o)• C h e l s i e M i l l e r ( H o u sto n )• A l i s o n M o f f i t ( F l owe r M o u n d )• M o rg a n S h a r p ( H o u sto n )
R u s s i a :• S o f i i a F i l a tova (S t . Pete rs b u rg )• Svet l a n a G o l ovc h u n (S u rg u t )
S l ove n i a :• Ka j a Ko l s e k ( L j u b l j a n a )
U k ra i n e :• A l i n a Vat s ( L u g a n s k )
BY STATE/COUNTRY
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SEASON OUTLOOK
JAYHAWKS LOOK FOR IMPROVEMENT IN 2012-13
SWIMMING
A strong group of upperclassmen and an infl ux of young talent has this year’s
swimming and diving team looking to improve its 5-5 dual meet record and fourth-
place fi nish at Big 12 Championships from a season ago.
Led by senior captains Brooke Brull, Alyssa Rudman, Rebecca Swank, the junior and
senior classes, make up a majority of this year’s roster. Three sophomores and a
talented group of seven freshmen, including two that come in with Olympic trial
qualifying times already under their belts, round out the Kansas roster. Head coach
Clark Campbell knows that in order for his team to be successful this season, he will
need both groups in sync and ready to go right away.
“It is a good blend of top heavy with the upperclassman, which is good because of
the leadership, but on the underclassmen side, we have a lot of ability,” Campbell
said. “We are going to need everyone fi ring on all cylinders and doing really well and
staying competitive, but it is reasonable.”
After recently fi nishing an Olympic quadrennium, this year’s team is more
experienced, well rested and looking to improve at the conference meet this year.
“We had a little more energy and excitement starting the year, which is good,
Campbell said. “The potential for this group from what we learned last year, going
into this year, is good. I think everyone is in a really good place.”
Big 12 newcomers TCU and West Virginia will make it that much tougher for the
Jayhawks to improve on their fourth-place fi nish from a year ago. However,
Campbell’s squad is looking forward to the challenge and believe they can be right
in the thick of things come February.
“We really feel we can be in that hunt,” Campbell said. “TCU and West Virginia
are coming in and they are a lot like us in many ways. It is just going to be really
competitive, but it is not something that isn’t attainable, we can do this.”
Six home events highlight the Jayhawk schedule, which includes defending Big 10
champion Minnesota and a fi ve-team championship style meet, hosted by the team
in the fall.
“We are really excited about this year, because we have more home meets than we
are generally used to,” Campbell said. “We have a good mix of teams coming in and
we are really excited about going to Topeka for our fall championship meet. It will be
the fi rst multi-day meet we have had, in a championship format, since I have been
coaching here.”
The highlight of the road schedule comes just after the holidays, when the team
travels west to Los Angeles for a tri-meet on Jan. 12 with the Mountain West runner-
up San Diego State and host UCLA. After spending a few days in California, the team
will leave the lower 48 to travel farther west to Honolulu for a week of training. The
week will conclude with a dual meet against Hawaii, who placed third in the WAC
a season ago.
“Hawaii is something that will be a fi rst for our team,” Campbell said. “Getting to
spend a few days to do the Hollywood thing in LA and getting to swim really good
UCLA and San Diego State teams, helps to break up the trip a little bit.”
S e n i o r B ro o ke B r u l l l e a d s KU ’ s g ro u p o f u p p e rc l a s s m e n .
J u n i o r C a ro l i n e P a t te r s o n e n j oye d a s t a n d o u t s o p h o m o re c a m p a i g n .
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FREESTYLE
Plenty of returning talent and blend of newcomers, fuels the belief that freestyle
will be a strong group for this year’s Jayhawks. On the sprinting side, the team
returns Svetlana Golovchun, who had a top-15 fi nish in the 50 at last year’s Big
12 Championships, and Kaja Kolsek, who will look to have a solid year after
transitioning from long-course to short-course racing during her freshman
campaign. Senior Madison Wagner, who set her career-best time in the 50 at last
year’s Big 12 Championships, will also be counted on heavily to contribute in the
shorter-distance events.
In the middle distance events, Campbell has confi dence in Kansas native, freshman
Haley Molden who currently holds all the freestyle records at Washburn Rural, to
turn heads in the coming years.
“(Haley) has big goals right now,” Campbell said. “She is defi nitely on that 2016
track, so she is going to come in and make a statement right away.”
Swank and Morgan Sharp, KU’s record holder in the 500 free, will be relied upon
to score in the long distance events. Also in that group is junior Alison Mo� t, who
fi nished in the top-eight at the Big 12 Conference Championships a year ago.
“We are well represented in freestyle,” Campbell said. “We have people who can do
the short stu� , all the way to the long stu� , so we should be pretty strong.”
BACKSTROKE
Another deep group for the Jayhawks, the backstroke core is led by Brull and
Rudman, who scored in the 100 and 200 at the Big 12 Conference Championships
last year. Freshman Alina Vats has competed in big meets and is another newcomer
the Jayhawks will be looking at to make an impact right away.
“(Alina) is a very, very good backstroker,” Campbell said. “She has world
championship experience and she was really close to making the Ukrainian Olympic
team this past year. She is going to make some noise.”
Sophomore Caroline Patterson and junior Sara Snow, set new career-best times at
the Big 12 Championships last year and will also be counted on to add depth in both
the 100 and the 200-yard events, to round out the group for Campbell.
IM
Led by senior Rebecca Swank, who scored last year at the Big 12 Conference
Championships in the 400, the individual medley is the least represented group on
the Jayhawk roster, but one of the most talented. Senior Brooke Brull will anchor the
200-yard event, while freshmen Chelsie Miller, who had Olympic trial cuts in both
distances, and Bryce Hinde will add depth in their respective distances.
“We were defi nitely hit hard by graduation,” Campbell said. “We are bringing in a
young hot shot in Chelsie Miller, so she, along with Brooke Brull in the 200 IM, will
be leading the way.”
BUTTERFLY
The loss of Olympic trial qualifi er Stephanie Payne and Kath Liggett, who graduated
last spring, will certainly be felt in the butterfl y this season. However, the young
talent of Sofi ia Filatova and Deanna Marks, as well as junior Malia Johnson, who had
top-15 fi nishes in the 100 and 200 at the Big 12 Championships, has optimism about
the future of the position rising.
“We are probably not as deep as we could be, but we are young,” Campbell said.
“They are going to be around awhile and that is their thing, but they are very good,
so it is a good group.”
BREASTSTROKE
Senior breaststroker Brittany Rospierski and junior Alison Lusk return after scoring
last season at the Big 12 Conference Championship meet. Freshman Bryce Hinde
made her Olympic trial cut in the 100 just after the trials and will be looking to
improve on that time this year.
“Breaststroke is defi nitely one of our more solid events,” Campbell said. “We have
good talent and good depth, which should defi nitely be a strong point for us.”
Senior Cora Powers, who placed fi fth in the 200-yard event at the Big 12
Championships, and freshman Chelsie Miller, who had an Olympic trial cut in the
200, will also be counted on to contribute.
SEASON OUTLOOK
Kaja Kolsek finished 13th in the 100 free at the 2012 Big 12 Championship
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DIVING
Diving coach Eric Elliott is excited for the start of the season and what his team
will be able to accomplish after returning both of his top divers from a season ago.
Senior Christy Cash and junior Alyssa Golden both qualifi ed for the Zone Diving
championships last season and will be looking to improve on their marks this year.
“I think it is going to be really great,” Elliott said. “The level of competition is pretty
steep, but having those experiences under their belt going into their junior and
senior year is going to have them really ready to go this year.”
In addition to his returning talent, Elliott welcomes two newcomers to the roster.
Freshmen Meredith Brownell and Madeline Martin will give the Jayhawks depth that
they haven’t seen in a few years.
“Their eyes are pretty wide open,” Elliott said of his fi rst-year divers. “I am excited to
have some young blood in here and have the upperclassmen guide them and really
show them how the program works and what is expected of them.”
ONE-METER DIVE
Last season Cash and Golden both set career best scores in the one-meter, scoring
289.04 and 269.02. Both will be looking to improve on their fi nishes last year at
the Zone Diving Championships, where they fi nished 30th and 35th respectively.
Freshman Meredith Brownell will add depth to the Jayhawk rotation.
“(Meredith) will be one of our strongest one-meter divers,” Elliott said. “She has the
tools, she has the dives, she has the mechanics. I think she is going to do very well,
especially as a freshman coming in.”
THREE-METER DIVE
Cash also set a career best in the three-meter event last season, scoring 257.02 on six
dives in a dual against Arkansas and fi nished 28th at the Zone Diving Championships
with a score of 241.15. Golden placed 38th at Zones with a score of 189.15.
PLATFORM
Cash and Golden both set career bests in the platform event at the 2012 Big 12
Championships, scoring 240.00 and 145.95, respectively. Both divers also qualifi ed
for the Zone Diving Championships where they placed 18th (214.55) and 28th
(128.75).
“(Christy’s) strongest event is platform,” Elliott said. “I think she can really crank it up
there. She is defi nitely our strongest competitor as far as knowing how to compete
and keep it together when it counts.”
Senior Alyss a Golden dives at the 2012 Big 12 Championships
SEASON OUTLOOK
S e n i o r C h r i s t y C a s h b r i n g s ex p e r i e n ce to KU ’ s d i ve r s .
20 1 2 - 1 3 S W I M M I N G & D I V I N G | K U AT H L E T I C S . C O M 9
2012-13 OPPONENTS
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O NLo c at i o n : . . . Fayetteville, Ark.Fo u n d e d : . . . . . . . . . . 1 87 1E n ro l l m e nt : . . . . . . 24 , 595N i c k n a m e : . . . . R a zo r b a c k sCo l o rs : C a rd i n a l a n d Wh i teCo nfe re n ce : . S o u t h e a ste r n
FAC I L I T Y I N F O R M AT I O NFa c i l i ty : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A r ka n a s a s N at ato r i u mS e at i n g C a p a c i ty : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 , 5 0 0Ye a r O p e n e d : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 8 5
COAC H I N G STA F FH e a d Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S e a n S c h i m m e lA l m a M ate r ( Ye a r ) : . . . . S o u t h e r n C a l i fo r n i a ( 1 9 92 )Ye a r a t A r ka n s a s : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F i r s tA ss i s t a nt Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To d d M a n nD i v i n g Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D a l e S c h u l t z
T E A M I N F O R M AT I O N2 01 1 -1 2 D u a l Re co rd : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -32 01 1 -1 2 Co nfe re n ce F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S i x t h2 01 1 -1 2 N C AA F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 s t
M E D I A R E L AT I O N SSw i m m i n g & D i v i n g Co nt a ct : . . . . . . N i co l e G re i n e rP h o n e N u m b e r : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479. 575 .4 89 8E m a i l : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . n g re i n e r@ u a r k .e d uAt h l et i c We b S i te : . . . . . . a r ka n s a s ra zo r b a c k s .co m
ARKANSAS HAWAI’I IOWA STATE
MINNESOTA NEBRASKA NEBRASKA-OMAHA
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O NLo c at i o n : . . . Honolulu, Hawai’iFo u n d e d : . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 07E n ro l l m e nt : . . . . . . 2 0,0 0 0N i c k n a m e : R a i n b ow Wa h i n eCo l o rs : Green, Black and WhiteCo nfe re n ce : M o u nt a i n We st
FAC I L I T Y I N F O R M AT I O NFa c i l i ty : . . . . . D u ke Ka h a n a m o ku Aq u at i c Co m p l exS e at i n g C a p a c i ty : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . n /aYe a r O p e n e d : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 978
COAC H I N G STA F FH e a d Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V i c to r Wa l e sA l m a M ate r ( Ye a r ) : . . . . . U C S a nt a B a r b a ra ( 1 9 92 )Ye a r a t H awa i ’ i : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S i x t hA ss i s t a nt Co a c h e s : . . J e n n i fe r B u f f i n , C h u c k R i g g sD i v i n g Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M i ke B row n
T E A M I N F O R M AT I O N2 01 1 -1 2 D u a l Re co rd : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 -22 01 1 -1 2 Co nfe re n ce F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Th i rd2 01 1 -1 2 N C AA F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . n /a
M E D I A R E L AT I O N SSw i m m i n g & D i v i n g Co nt a ct : . . . . . . . . . J o h n B a r r yP h o n e N u m b e r : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 0 8 . 95 6 .75 0 6E m a i l : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . j b a r r y@ h awa i i .e d uAt h l et i c We b S i te : . . . . . . . . . h awa i i a t h l e t i c s .co m
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O NLo c at i o n : . . . . . . Ames, IowaFo u n d e d : . . . . . . . . . . 1 8 5 8E n ro l l m e nt : . . . . . . . 2 3 ,7 1 0N i c k n a m e : . . . . . . Cyc l o n e sCo l o rs : . . C a rd i n a l a n d G o l dCo nfe re n ce : . . . . . . . B i g 1 2
FAC I L I T Y I N F O R M AT I O NFa c i l i ty : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B eye r H a l l Po o lS e at i n g C a p a c i ty : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 0 0Ye a r O p e n e d : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 63
COAC H I N G STA F FH e a d Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D u a n e S o re n s o nA l m a M ate r ( Ye a r ) : . . . . . . . . B e m i d j i S t ate ( 1 97 7 )Ye a r a t I S U : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 t hA ss i s t a nt Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ke l l y N o rd e l lD i v i n g Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J e f f Wa r r i c k
T E A M I N F O R M AT I O N2 01 1 -1 2 D u a l Re co rd : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 -32 01 1 -1 2 Co nfe re n ce F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F i f t h2 01 1 -1 2 N C AA F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . n /a
M E D I A R E L AT I O N SSw i m m i n g & D i v i n g Co nt a ct : . . . . . . . . . . . A l i Ro t hP h o n e N u m b e r : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1 5 . 2 9 4 . 3 372E m a i l : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a d ro t h @ i a st ate .e d uAt h l et i c We b S i te : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cyc l o n e s .co m
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O NLo c at i o n : . . Minneapolis, Minn.Fo u n d e d : . . . . . . . . . . 1 8 51E n ro l l m e nt : . . . . . . 5 1 ,0 0 0N i c k n a m e : G o l d e n G o p h e rsCo l o rs : . . . M a ro o n a n d G o l dCo nfe re n ce : . . . . . . B i g Te n
FAC I L I T Y I N F O R M AT I O NFa c i l i ty : . . . . . . . . . . . . U n i ve rs i ty Aq u at i c Ce nte rS e at i n g C a p a c i ty : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 , 5 0 0Ye a r O p e n e d : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 9 0
COAC H I N G STA F FH e a d Co a c h e s : . . . . . . Ke l l y K re m e r/ Te r r y N i e sz n e rA l m a M ate rs : . . K re m e r : D r u r y ; N i ez n e r : M i n n e s o t a Ye a rs a t U M : . . K re m e r : S e co n d ; N i e sz n e r : S eve nt hA ss i s t a nt Co a c h e s : . . . . . S teve M i l l e r, R ya n P u rd yD i v i n g Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . We n b o C h e n
T E A M I N F O R M AT I O N2 01 1 -1 2 D u a l Re co rd : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 02 01 1 -1 2 Co nfe re n ce F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F i r s t2 01 1 -1 2 N C AA F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 t h
M E D I A R E L AT I O N SSw i m m i n g & D i v i n g Co nt a ct : . . . . . . S a ra h Tu rco t teP h o n e N u m b e r : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 2 .6 2 5 .4 0 9 0E m a i l : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . s t a ra s ew@ u m n .e d uAt h l et i c We b S i te : . . . . . . . . . . g o p h e rs p o r t s .co m
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O NLo c at i o n : . . . . . . Lincoln, Neb.Fo u n d e d : . . . . . . . . . . 1 8 69E n ro l l m e nt : . . . . . . . 24 ,61 0N i c k n a m e : . . . Co r n h u s ke rsCo l o rs : C a rd i n a l a n d C re a mCo nfe re n ce : . . . . . . B i g Te n
FAC I L I T Y I N F O R M AT I O NFa c i l i ty : . . . . . . . . . . . D eva n ey Ce nte r N at ato r i u mS e at i n g C a p a c i ty : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ,0 0 0Ye a r O p e n e d : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 976
COAC H I N G STA F FH e a d Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pa b l o M o ra l e sA l m a M ate r ( Ye a r ) : . . . . . . . . . . . . S t a nfo rd ( 1 9 87 )Ye a r a t N e b ra s ka : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 t hA ss i s t a nt Co a c h e s : . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat r i c k Rowa nD i v i n g Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N at a s h a C h i k i n a
T E A M I N F O R M AT I O N2 01 1 -1 2 D u a l Re co rd : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 -22 01 1 -1 2 Co nfe re n ce F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 t h2 01 1 -1 2 N C AA F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . n /a
M E D I A R E L AT I O N SSw i m m i n g & D i v i n g Co nt a ct : . . . . C h a s e Wu rd e m a nP h o n e N u m b e r : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 02 .472 . 2 263E m a i l : . . . . . . . . . . . . . cw u rd e m a n @ h u s ke rs .co mAt h l et i c We b S i te : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . h u s ke rs .co m
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O NLo c at i o n : . . . . . . Omaha, Neb.Fo u n d e d : . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 0 8E n ro l l m e nt : . . . . . . . 1 5 ,4 4 8N i c k n a m e : . . . . . M ave r i c k sCo l o rs : . . C r i m s o n a n d B l a c kCo nfe re n ce : S u m m i t Le a g u e
FAC I L I T Y I N F O R M AT I O NFa c i l i ty : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S a p p F i e l d h o u s eS e at i n g C a p a c i ty : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 , 5 0 0Ye a r O p e n e d : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 95 0
COAC H I N G STA F FH e a d Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To d d S a m l a n dA l m a M ate r ( Ye a r ) : . . . . . . N e b ra s ka - O m a h a ( 1 9 8 4 )Ye a r a t U N O : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 t hA ss i s t a nt Co a c h e s : . . . . . . . J e a n A p ke r, B i l l H e n r yD i v i n g Co a c h e s : . . . . . . . . . . . A j a Wu r t h , D o c H i l l
T E A M I N F O R M AT I O N2 01 1 -1 2 D u a l Re co rd : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 82 01 1 -1 2 Co nfe re n ce F i n i s h : . . . . n /a ( re c l a ss i fy i n g )2 01 1 -1 2 N C AA F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . n /a
M E D I A R E L AT I O N SSw i m m i n g & D i v i n g Co nt a ct : . . . . . . . B o n n i e R ya nP h o n e N u m b e r : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 02 . 55 4 . 3267E m a i l : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b r ya n @ u n o m a h a .e d uAt h l et i c We b S i te : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . o m avs .co m
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NORTH DAKOTA NOTRE DAME RICE
SAN DIEGO STATE TCU UCLA
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O NLo c at i o n : . . . Grand Forks, N.D.Fo u n d e d : . . . . . . . . . . 1 8 8 3E n ro l l m e nt : . . . . . . . 1 4 ,1 9 4N i c k n a m e : . . . . . . . . . . n /aCo l o rs : Kelly Green and WhiteCo nfe re n ce : Western Athletic
FAC I L I T Y I N F O R M AT I O NFa c i l i ty : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H ys l o p S p o r t s Ce nte rS e at i n g C a p a c i ty : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ,0 0 0Ye a r O p e n e d : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 8 2
COAC H I N G STA F FH e a d Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S teve Pa rs o n sA l m a M ate r ( Ye a r ) : . . . . . . . . . . . . A s h l a n d ( 1 9 97 )Ye a r a t U N D : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fo u r t hA ss i s t a nt Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kev i n R a p i e nD i v i n g Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B r i a n S t ro m
T E A M I N F O R M AT I O N2 01 1 -1 2 D u a l Re co rd : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 82 01 1 -1 2 Co nfe re n ce F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . E i g ht h2 01 1 -1 2 N C AA F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . n /a
M E D I A R E L AT I O N SSw i m m i n g & D i v i n g Co nt a ct : . . . . . . M i tc h Wi g n e ssP h o n e N u m b e r : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 701 .7 7 7.42 1 0E m a i l : . . . . . . m i tc h e l l .w i g n e ss @at h l et i c s .u n d .e d uAt h l et i c We b S i te : . . . . . . . . . . . . . u n d s p o r t s .co m
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O NLo c at i o n : . . . Notre Dame, Ind.Fo u n d e d : . . . . . . . . . . 1 8 42E n ro l l m e nt : . . . . . . . 1 1 ,0 62N i c k n a m e : . . F i g ht i n g I r i s hCo l o rs : . . . . .N avy a n d G o l dCo nfe re n ce : . . . . . B i g E a st
FAC I L I T Y I N F O R M AT I O NFa c i l i ty : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ro l f s Aq u at i c Ce nte rS e at i n g C a p a c i ty : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 0 0Ye a r O p e n e d : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 8 5
COAC H I N G STA F FH e a d Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B r i a n B a r n e sA l m a M ate r ( Ye a r ) : . . . . . . . . . . . . . I n d i a n a ( 1 9 95 )Ye a r a t N o t re D a m e : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F i f t hA ss i s t a nt Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kate Kove n o c kD i v i n g Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C a i m i n g X i e
T E A M I N F O R M AT I O N2 01 1 -1 2 D u a l Re co rd : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 62 01 1 -1 2 Co nfe re n ce F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . S e co n d2 01 1 -1 2 N C AA F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 n d
M E D I A R E L AT I O N SSw i m m i n g & D i v i n g Co nt a ct : . . . . . . . R u ss e l l D o r nP h o n e N u m b e r : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574 .63 1 .478 0E m a i l : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D o r n .7@ n d .e d uAt h l et i c We b S i te : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . u n d .co m
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O NLo c at i o n : . . . . Houston, TexasFo u n d e d : . . . . . . . . . . 1 89 1E n ro l l m e nt : . . . . . . . 5 ,76 0N i c k n a m e : . . . . . . . . . O w l sCo l o rs : . . . . . B l u e a n d G rayCo nfe re n ce : . Conference USA
FAC I L I T Y I N F O R M AT I O NFa c i l i ty : . . . . . . . R i ce Aq u at i c s Ce nte r N at ato r i u mS e at i n g C a p a c i ty : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . n /aYe a r O p e n e d : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 0 9
COAC H I N G STA F FH e a d Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S et h H u sto nA l m a M ate r ( Ye a r ) : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ta m p a ( 1 9 8 8 )Ye a r a t R i ce : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 t hA ss i s t a nt Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . A m a n d a C a l d we l l
T E A M I N F O R M AT I O N2 01 1 -1 2 D u a l Re co rd : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 -72 01 1 -1 2 Co nfe re n ce F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . S e co n d2 01 1 -1 2 N C AA F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . n /a
M E D I A R E L AT I O N SSw i m m i n g & D i v i n g Co nt a ct : . . . . . . . J o h n S u l l i va nP h o n e N u m b e r : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1 3 . 3 4 8 . 5 63 6E m a i l : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . j s u l l y@ r i ce .e d uAt h l et i c We b S i te : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . r i ce ow l s .co m
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O NLo c at i o n : . . . . San Diego, Calif.Fo u n d e d : . . . . . . . . . . 1 897E n ro l l m e nt : . . . . . . . 32 , 8 1 7N i c k n a m e : . . . . . . . A z te c sCo l o rs : . . S c a r l e t a n d B l a c kCo nfe re n ce : M o u nt a i n We st
FAC I L I T Y I N F O R M AT I O NFa c i l i ty : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A z te c Aq u a p l exS e at i n g C a p a c i ty : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 0 0Ye a r O p e n e d : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 07
COAC H I N G STA F FH e a d Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M i ke S h ra d e rA l m a M ate r ( Ye a r ) : . . . . . . . . . . . Texa s A & M ( 1 9 8 1 )Ye a r a t S DS U : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F i f t hA ss i s t a nt Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B re n d o n B rayD i v i n g Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ro l a n d M c D o n a l d
T E A M I N F O R M AT I O N2 01 1 -1 2 D u a l Re co rd : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 - 02 01 1 -1 2 Co nfe re n ce F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . S e co n d2 01 1 -1 2 N C AA F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 t h
M E D I A R E L AT I O N SSw i m m i n g & D i v i n g Co nt a ct : . . . . . . . . . D ave Ku h nP h o n e N u m b e r : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 9 . 59 4 . 5242E m a i l : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d ku h n @ m a i l . s d s u .e d uAt h l et i c We b S i te : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . g o a z te c s .co m
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O NLo c at i o n : . . . Fort Worth, TexasFo u n d e d : . . . . . . . . . . 1 873E n ro l l m e nt : . . . . . . . . 9 , 5 1 8N i c k n a m e : . . H o r n e d Fro g sCo l o rs : . . P u r p l e a n d Wh i teCo nfe re n ce : . . . . . . . B i g 1 2
FAC I L I T Y I N F O R M AT I O NFa c i l i ty : . . . . . . . . . . U n i ve rs i ty Re c re at i o n Ce nte rS e at i n g C a p a c i ty : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ,0 0 0Ye a r O p e n e d : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 03
COAC H I N G STA F FH e a d Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R i c h a rd Sy b e s m aA l m a M ate r ( Ye a r ) : . . . . . . . . . . . Texa s Te c h ( 1 975 )Ye a r a t TC U : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 t hA ss i s t a nt Co a c h e s : Ke e g a n I n g e l i d o , A n d y Wa e g e rD i v i n g Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Way n e C h e ste r
T E A M I N F O R M AT I O N2 01 1 -1 2 D u a l Re co rd : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 62 01 1 -1 2 Co nfe re n ce F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F i f t h2 01 1 -1 2 N C AA F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . n /a
M E D I A R E L AT I O N SSw i m m i n g & D i v i n g Co nt a ct : . . . . . . Pat r i c k Ta r b oxP h o n e N u m b e r : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1 7-2 57-79 6 4E m a i l : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . t a r b ox@ tc u .e d uAt h l et i c We b S i te : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . g o f ro g s .co m
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O NLo c at i o n : . . . Los Angeles, Calif.Fo u n d e d : . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 1 9E n ro l l m e nt : . . . . . . 37, 5 0 0N i c k n a m e : . . . . . . . . B r u i n sCo l o rs : . . . . . B l u e a n d G o l dCo nfe re n ce : . . . . . . . Pa c-1 2
FAC I L I T Y I N F O R M AT I O NFa c i l i ty : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S p i e ke r Aq u at i c s Ce nte rS e at i n g C a p a c i ty : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . n /aYe a r O p e n e d : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 0 9
COAC H I N G STA F FH e a d Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cy n d i G a l l a g h e rA l m a M ate r ( Ye a r ) : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U C LA ( 1 9 8 3 )Ye a r a t U C LA : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 t hA ss i s t a nt Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . N aya H i g a s h i j i m aD i v i n g Co a c h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To m S te b b i n s
T E A M I N F O R M AT I O N2 01 1 -1 2 D u a l Re co rd : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 52 01 1 -1 2 Co nfe re n ce F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F i f t h2 01 1 -1 2 N C AA F i n i s h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 t h
M E D I A R E L AT I O N SSw i m m i n g & D i v i n g Co nt a ct : . . . . . J a m e s Yb i e r n a sP h o n e N u m b e r : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 0 . 2 0 6 .6 8 3 1E m a i l : . . . . . . . . . . . . . j a m e sy@at h l et i c s .u c l a .e d uAt h l et i c We b S i te : . . . . . . . . . . . . u c l a b r u i n s .co m
20 1 2 - 1 3 S W I M M I N G & D I V I N G | K U AT H L E T I C S . C O M 11
TRAINING REGIMEN
“O u r fa l l s ta d i u m wo r ko u ts a re a n i m p o r ta nt p a r t o f o u r
d eve l o p m e nt a s a te a m . Th ey c h a l l e n g e o u r at h l e te s i n
n ew ways , h e l p t h e m g et f i t a n d b u i l d te a m b o n d s .
Th e wo r k we d o at t h e s ta d i u m d e f i n i te l y m a ke s u s
s t ro n g e r p hys i ca l l y a n d m e nta l l y.”
— H e a d Co a c h C l a r k C a m p b e l l
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TRAINING TRIP
“O u r w i nte r t ra i n i n g t r i p i s o n e o f t h e m o st i m p o r ta nt
p a r ts o f o u r ove ra l l se a so n . I t i s re a l l y i m p o r ta nt
f ro m a t ra i n i n g s ta n d p o i nt to g et to so m e p l a ce t h at
i s s u n ny a n d wa r m i n t h e m i d d l e o f w i nte r to set u s
u p we l l fo r t h e c h a m p i o n s h i p se a so n . I t g i ve s o u r
at h l e te s so m et h i n g to fo c u s o n a n d set g o a l s by
a n d i s a t a p l a ce t h at ca n h e l p ra i se t h e i r g a m e to
a n ot h e r l eve l .”
— H e a d Co a c h C l a r k C a m p b e l l
TRAINING TRIPS
2007: San Luis Potosi , Mexico
2008: Puerto Rico
2009: Miami, Fla.
2010: Los Angeles, Calif.
2011: South Florida
2012: Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
2013: Honolulu, Hawai’ i
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JAYHAWK MEMORIES
“ I h a d t h e wo n d e r f u l o p p o r t u n i ty to sw i m fo r t h e U n i ve r s i ty
o f Ka n s a s f ro m 20 02- 0 6 . I co u l d n ot h ave a s ke d fo r b et te r
co a c h e s , te a m m ate s , s u p p o r t s ta f f, a n d w h at I re ce i ve d fo r
a n e d u cat i o n . I h a d so m e of t h e b e st m e m o r i e s o f my l i fe a s a
m e m b e r o f t h e KU sw i m te a m , a n d i t m a d e m e w h o I a m to d ay.
Sw i m m i n g fo r a B i g 1 2 sc h o o l i s a n a m a z i n g ex p e r i e n ce , b u t
b e i n g a J ay h aw k a n d re p re se nt i n g t h e U n i ve r s i ty o f Ka n s a s
wa s t r u l y p r i ce l e ss .”
“Th e re a re so m a ny u n i q u e a n d wo n d e r f u l t h i n g s a b o u t co m i n g
to sc h o o l h e re . KU h a s p rov i d e d m e w i t h a g re at co l l e g e
ex p e r i e n ce a n d h a s ta u g ht m e h ow to b a l a n ce a ca d e m i c s
a n d at h l e t i c s s u cce ss f u l l y. B e i n g a m e m b e r o f t h e J ay h aw k
sw i m m i n g a n d d i v i n g te a m i s i n l a rg e p a r t w hy my ex p e r i e n ce
h a s b e e n so g re at . C l a r k a n d J e n h ave d o n e so m u c h fo r m e
i n t h e ye a r s I h ave b e e n h e re , n ot o n l y i n t h e p o o l b u t i n a l l
a s p e cts o f s t u d e nt l i fe . M o st i m p o r ta nt l y, b e i n g o n t h i s te a m
m e a nt s h a r i n g t h e se ex p e r i e n ce s w i t h a g ro u p o f g i r l s , w h o
a re n ot o n l y my te a m m ate s b u t my f r i e n d s fo r l i fe . I co u l d n ot
h ave a s ke d fo r a b et te r p l a ce to b e! ”
GINA GNATZIGKa n s a s , 2 0 0 6
KU Re co rd : 5 0 0 Fre e
DANIELLE HERRMANNKU P h a r m a cy, 2 01 1
N C AA Q u a l i f i e rKU Records: 100/200 Breast, 200 IM
G i n a G n a t z i g D a n i e l l e H e r r m a n n
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JAYHAWK MEMORIES
“I was recruited by more than 20 different Division I universities when I was
applying to college. Through my experiences, I found that many of them
offered me what I was looking for, but it became clear to that I was looking
for something more than just a good program and quality school. What I was
searching for was a group of people, who would serve as a family that would
help me grow as a person, a swimmer and a student. After speaking with
(head coach) Clark (Campbell) and (assistant coach) Jen (Fox) for the first
time, it did not take long to realize that these people were the ones I needed
to trust in and believe. Once I stepped foot on campus, my experiences were
much more than I could have imagined. Girls on the team were welcoming and
nice, coaches were respectful and dedicated, and the place was beautiful and
felt like home. ”
MARIA MAYROVICHKa n s a s , 2 0 0 8
N C AA Q u a l i f i e rKU Re co rd : 2 0 0 Fre e
“ I a m fo reve r a J ay h aw k a n d fo reve r c h a n g e d b e ca u se o f my ex p e r i e n ce
sw i m m i n g fo r t h e U n i ve r s i ty o f Ka n s a s . Th i s i n c re d i b l e p ro g ra m g ave m e
t h e o p p o r t u n i ty to m ax i m i ze my p ote nt i a l n ot o n l y a s a sw i m m e r, b u t a s a
s t u d e nt a n d a s a n i n d i v i d u a l . Th e co a c h e s a n d t h e s ta f f a re t r u l y u n i q u e
b e ca u se t h ey ca re a b o u t e a c h a n d eve r y p e r so n t h at i s a p a r t o f t h e J ay h aw k
fa m i l y. Exce l l e n ce i s so m et h i n g t h at i s n ot o n l y ex p e cte d o f s t u d e nt-at h l ete s
h e re , b u t i s d e m o n st rate d to u s by o u r s u p p o r t s ta f f o n a d a i l y b a s i s . Th e
U n i ve r s i ty o f Ka n s a s i s a p l a ce w h e re I e s ta b l i s h e d l i fe - l o n g re l at i o n s h i p s ,
w h i l e wo r k i n g h a rd i n t h e p o o l a n d i n t h e c l a ss ro o m . I t i s a l so so m ew h e re
t h at I w i l l a l ways c h e r i s h b e ca u se I h ave l e a r n e d a n d g row n so m u c h t h ro u g h
a l l o f my h a rd wo r k , co m p et i t i o n a n d f u n . Ro c k C h a l k J ay h aw k ! ”AMANDA MAEZ
Ka n s a s , 2 01 22 01 0 -1 1 A l l -A m e r i c a nAc a d e m i c A l l - B i g 1 2
A m a n d a M a e zA m a n d a M a e zM a r i a M ay rov i c h
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FACILITIES PAGE DIVIDER
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ROBINSON NATATORIUM
Th e J ay h aw k s h o st eve nts at Ro b i n so n N atato r i u m ,
w h i c h h a s se r ve d a s t h e h o m e fo r Ka n s a s sw i m m i n g
a n d d i v i n g fo r ove r 4 0 ye a r s . Th e fa c i l i ty h a s g o n e
t h ro u g h n u m e ro u s u p g ra d e s t h ro u g h o u t t h e ye a r s .
Th e c u r re nt s t r u ct u re fe at u re s a 25 - m ete r, e i g ht- l a n e
co m p et i t i o n p o o l ; a 25 -ya rd , s i x- l a n e p o o l fo r wa r m -
u p s a n d a d i v i n g we l l w i t h a o n e - m ete r, t h re e - m ete r
a n d p l at fo r m b o a rd s . Ka n s a s re ce nt l y ove r h a u l e d t h e
l o c ke r ro o m p r i o r to t h e 201 1 -1 2 se a so n .
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LOCKER ROOM
Ka n s a s re ce nt l y ove r h a u l e d t h e sw i m m i n g a n d
d i v i n g l o c ke r ro o m fo r t h e 201 1 -1 2 se a so n . Th e
reva m p e d l o c ke r ro o m fe at u re s 32 n ew s i t- i n
l o c ke r s t h at a re 1 8 - i n c h e s w i d e , w i t h u n d e r- se at
a n d ove r h e a d s to ra g e , re d o n e f l o o r s w i t h e p oxy
a n d a J ay h aw k l o g o i n t h e m i d d l e . A so fa a n d
c h a i r s w i l l a cco m p a ny t h e l o c ke r s to se r ve a s a
g at h e r i n g p l a ce fo r s t u d e nt at h l e te s a n d co a c h e s
b e fo re a n d a f te r m e ets .
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LOCKER ROOM
An ot h e r p a r t o f t h e p ro j e ct ca l l e d fo r a n ew re st ro o m ,
seve n i n d i v i d u a l s h owe r s a s we l l a s a t ra i n i n g a re a
w i t h a n i ce m a c h i n e . Two sw i m s u i t d r ye r s a n d
1 4 - i n c h va n i ty m i r ro r s w i t h u n d e r co u nte r s to ra g e
ca n a l so b e fo u n d b eyo n d t h e l o c ke r a re a . A b ra n d
n ew 4 0 - i n c h f l a t sc re e n TV a l so h a n g s o n t h e wa l l i n
b etwe e n t h e l o c ke r s a n d t h e t ra i n i n g a re a .
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ANDERSON STRENGTH CENTER
Th e $ 8 m i l l i o n , 42 ,0 0 0 - sq u a re - fo ot An d e r so n
Fa m i l y S t re n g t h a n d Co n d i t i o n i n g Ce nte r fe at u re s
s tate - of- t h e -a r t we i g ht t ra i n i n g e q u i p m e nt , a
ca rd i ova sc u l a r wo r ko u t a re a , m e et i n g ro o m s
a n d l o c ke r s . Lo s An g e l e s re s i d e nts D a n a a n d
S u e An d e r so n p l e d g e d t h e f u n d s to t h e Ka n s a s
U n i ve r s i ty E n d ow m e nt A sso c i at i o n o n b e h a l f o f
t h e i r fa m i l y, i n c l u d i n g t h e i r fo u r c h i l d re n , fo r
t h e o n e - of-a - k i n d s t re n g t h a n d co n d i t i o n i n g
ce nte r. B u i l t o n ex i s t i n g u n i ve r s i ty p ro p e r ty at
t h e n o r t hwe st co r n e r o f An sc h u t z S p o r ts Pav i l i o n ,
t h e two - sto r y ce nte r re p l a ce d t h e S h a f fe r- H o l l a n d
S t re n g t h Ce nte r.
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LAURA BILSBORROWFreshmanBackstrokeChesterfi eld, Mo. • The Principia Upper SchoolCAREER BEST TIMES:
N/A
HIGH SCHOOL
Lettered two years for coach Dan Sheets, while swimming at The
Principia Upper School in St. Louis, Mo... While swimming for the
Panthers, Bilsborrow broke school records in the 200-yard IM, the
200-yard freestyle and the 100-yard backstroke... Named a principal
scholar athlete in 2009 and 2010... Received the distinction of USA
Swimming Scholastic All-American in 2011... Swam for the Clayton
Shaw Park club team, under coach Dave McCrary.
PERSONAL
Born Laura Christine Bilsborrow in Boulder, Colo... Daughter of
Kent and Jan Bilsborrow... Has one brother, Jason Konzak, and one
sister, Kari... Father Kent played baseball and football at Principia
College... Undecided on major.
LAURA BILSBORROWFreshmanBackstrokeChesterfi eld, Mo. • The Principia Upper SchoolCAREER BEST TIMES:
N/A
LAURA BILSBORROW FreshmanBackstrokeChesterfi eld, Mo. • The Principia Upper SchoolCAREER BEST TIMES:
N/A
Why did you choose KU: I chose KU for its competitive athletics, for its beautiful campus, for its friendly atmosphere and for its challenging academics.
Favorite KU tradition: Rock Chalk Chant
Songs at the top of my iPod: “Magic” (B.o.B), “Call Me Maybe” (Carly Rae Jepsen), “Good Feeling” (Flo Rida)
Websites you visit the most (how often?): Facebook (2-3 times/day), Yahoo (2-3 times/day)
Favorite athlete: Natalie Coughlin
Favorite TV show: “Castle”
Farthest place you have ever traveled: Spain
Describe yourself in one word: Genuine
G E T T I N G TO K N OW A B I G A L :G E T T I N G TO K N OW A B I G A L :G E T T I N G TO K N OW L AU R A :
STUDENT-ATHLETE BIOS
Co a c h C a m p b e l l a n d t h e J ay h aw k s o f f e r e n co u ra g e m e n t d u r i n g t h e B i g 1 2 C h a m p i o n s h i p .
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ABIGAL ANDERSONSeniorButterfl y, Backstroke
Henderson, Tenn. • Hendersonvill HS CAREER BEST TIMES:
100 Fly . . . . . . . . 53.47100 Back . . . . . . . 53.56200 Back . . . . . . . 1 :57.52
ABIGAL ANDERSONSeniorButterfl y, Backstroke
Henderson, Tenn. • Hendersonvill HS CAREER BEST TIMES:
100 Fly . . . . . . . . 53.47100 Back . . . . . . . 53.56200 Back . . . . . . . 1 :57.52
MEREDITH BROWNELLFreshmanDiving
Union, Ky. • Larry A. Ryle HS CAREER BEST SCORES:
N/A
HIGH SCHOOL
Lettered all four years for coach Maggie Mastropaolo at Larry A. Ryle High
School in Union, Ky... Individually fi nished as state runner-up three times...
Named team MVP on multiple occasions.
PERSONAL
Born Meredith Laurene Brownell in Union, Ky... Daughter of Stu and Shelly
Brownell... Has two brothers, Alex and Austin... Cousin, Allison, played
softball at New Mexico State... Pre-med major, with an emphasis in biology...
Plans to go to medical school and become a pediatrician.
Ka n s a s fa n s s h ow t h e i r s u p p o r t a t t h e 2 01 2 B i g 1 2 C h a m p i o n s h i p s .
Why did you choose KU: They made me feel at home and I felt like I was wanted
Favorite KU tradition: Rock Chalk Chant
Songs at the top of my iPod: “Hard to Love” (Lee Bryce) and “She’s Country” (Jason Aldean)
Websites you visit the most: Pinterest
Favorite foods: Chips and salsa
Time you set your alarm clock for: 5:50 a.m.
Describe yourself in one word: Sarcastic
G E T T I N G TO K N OW A B I G A L :G E T T I N G TO K N OW A B I G A L :G E T T I N G TO K N OW M E R E D I T H :
STUDENT-ATHLETE BIOS
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placed second in the 100-yard freestyle (52.56) at the UCLA/Fresno State double dual meet... Won the 100
freestyle (52.91) and the 200 IM (2:07.13) at the UNI/USD double dual... Anchored the 400-yard medley relay
team that placed fi rst at the LMU/UCSD double dual (3:54.44)... Won the 200 IM (2:08.44) against Missouri...
Placed second in the 150-yard backstroke (1:32.44) against Iowa State... Helped Kansas get 17 of its 43 points
at the Big 12 Relays, participating in six relays... Named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll and the
Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for Fall 2009.
HIGH SCHOOLA four-year lettterwinner for swimming... Three-time All-American... Junior National Qulaifi er in multiple
events... 2009 State Champ in 200 free... Top four fi nisher every year at State...Was a Missuori-Valley
Swimming All-American... Won numerous academic accolades, including the Principal’s Honor Roll and
being an Academic All-American... Swam for the Kansas City Blazers club team under coach Peter Malone.
PERSONALBorn in Shawnee, Kan... Parents are Je! and Krista Brull... A community health major.
BROOKE BRULL Senior - CaptainFreestyle, Backstroke, IMLake Quivira, Kan. • Shawnee Mission West HSCAREER BEST TIMES:
50 Free . . . . . . . . 23.54100 Free . . . . . . . 52.56200 Free . . . . . . . 1 :49.74500 Free . . . . . . . 5:03.46200 IM . . . . . . . . . 2:01.90200 Back . . . . . . . 1 :58.13
SUMMER 2012Competed in the Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb., after qualifying in two events at Sectionals
earlier in the spring. Brull fi nished with a 2:19.00 time and fi rst place fi nish in the 200 IM,
which gave her the title of Region 8, Central Sectional Champion for USA Swimming... Her
second trial cut at Sectionals in Jenks, Okla. came in the preliminaries of the 200 Back, with
her 2:15.75 performance.
2011-12 (JUNIOR)Specialized in the individual medley and middle distance... Netted 11 points with 11th-place
fi nish and 1:50.32 time in 200 Freestyle during Big 12 Championships in Columbia, Mo...
Also scored nine points at conference with her ninth-place fi nish in the 200 Backstroke
(1:58.03) and came in 15th in the 200 IM (2:02.64)... Earned fi rst-place fi nish in 150
Backstroke with 1:31.25 in fi nal regular season meet at Iowa State ... Swam to second-place
fi nish in 200 Backstroke with 2:03.04 performance in Fayetteville against Arkansas... Had
her best meet of the season in fi nal home appearance vs. Nebraska, where she fi nished
fi rst in the 100 Backstroke (57.87), 200 Backstroke (2:02.91) and the 200 IM (2:06.23)...
Shined under the Puerto Rican sun, compiling a fi rst-place fi nish in the 50m Backstroke
(32.63) during the Mayaguez Invite as well as a second place performance in the 200m
IM (2:27.70)... Had a solid showing at mid-season Mizzou Invite, where she fi nished fi rst
in the 200 Backstroke (1:59.49) and seventh in the 200 IM (2:02.27)... Came in fi rst during
the 200 IM vs. Nebraska-Omaha with a time of 2:08.08... Swam anchor on 200 free relay
team which fi nished second vs. Missouri... Added a pair of second-place fi nishes in the 200
Freestyle (1:53.92) and 200 Backstroke (2:05.19) to go along with her fi rst-place fi nish in
the 200 IM (2:09.28) vs. Illinois... Swam to a third-place fi nish in the 200 IM (2:07.65) and
a fourth-place performance in the 200 Freestyle (1:53.58) at Minnesota... Started season
o! strong with second-place fi nish in 200 Backstroke (2:04.23) and third place 200 IM
(2:09.23) at Arizona... Named to Academic All-Big 12 Second Team following fall 2011
semester.
2010-11 (SOPHOMORE):Remained one of Kansas’ most versatile swimmers, excelling in the freestyle, backstroke
and IM events... At the 2011 Big 12 Championships she fi nished in 14th place in both the 200
IM (2:02.58) and the 200 backstroke, where she earned a career best time of 1:58.38... She
also guided KU to a fourth place fi nish in the 800-yard freestyle relay. Brull led KU to a fi rst
place fi nish in the 200 freestyle relay against Arkansas... Competed in her most successful
meet of the year at the Georgia Invite with season best times in the 50 freestyle (24.21)
and 200 IM (2:02.33)... Compiled another season best time in the 100 freestyle (52.86),
during the Drury/N. Dakota double dual... Brull ranked top fi ve in the team’s 2010-11 best
performances in seven di! erent events, including the 200, 400 and 800-yard freestyle
relays... 2010-11 Academic All-American...Earned Academic All-Big 12 honors... Named to
Big 12 Honor Roll.
2009-10 (FRESHMAN)Placed 11th in the 200-yard freestyle (1:50.15), 13th in the 200-yard IM (2:02.08), 13th
in 200-yard backstroke (1:59.71) and was part of the 200-yard freestyle relay team that
placed ninth (1:36.03) at the Big 12 Championships... Won the 200 freestyle (1:53.60) and
Why did you choose KU: I chose KU for the beautiful campus, awesome team, location and the great traditions
Favorite sport to compete in other than swimming: “Hall Soccer” with Madison (Wagner)
Favorite food: Soggy Oreos
Favorite TV show: “Jersey Shore”
Farthest you have ever traveled: Destin, Fla., for spring break 2011 with Alison Moffit, Morgan Sharp and Abi Anderson
Describe yourself in one word: Goofy
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CHRISTY CASHSeniorDiving
Lenexa, Kan. • Shawnee Mission West HS CAREER BEST SCORES:
One-meter . . . . . . 289.04Three-meter . . . . 285.97Platform . . . . . . . 240.00
2011-12 (JUNIOR)
Profi cient in all three dives... Started the season with two top-three fi nishes
in a dual meet against Minnesota (10/21), totaling a score of 261.97 (third)
in the one-meter dive and 262.20 (second) in the three-meter dive... Placed
second in the one-meter dive in a double-dual against Northern Iowa and
North Dakota (10/22) after recording a score of 245.65... Finished fi rst in the
three-meter dive in a dual against Illinois (10/29) with a score of 264.75...
Swept the dual against Nebraska-Omaha (11/19), winning the one-meter
dive with a career-high total of 289.04 points and the three-meter dive
with a season-best total of 269.78... Placed fi rst in the three-meter at the
Mayaguez Invitational (1/7) with a total score of 254.02... Grabbed two
top-three fi nishes in a dual against Iowa State (2/3-4), fi nishing second
in the one-meter with a total of 269.85 and third in the three-meter with
a 247.05 score... Placed seventh at the Big 12 Championships (2/22-25) in
the platform dive, with a season and career-best score of 240.00... Finished
30th (228.50) in the one-meter, 28th in the three-meter (241.15) and 18th
on the platform (214.55), at the NCAA Zone Diving Championships (3/8-10).
2010-11 (SOPHOMORE)
Had a stellar season, representing the Jayhawks in the 2011 NCAA Zone
`D’ Diving Championships, where she fi nished 22nd in the platform dive
(182.20), 30th in the 1-meter (225.40) and 33rd on the 3-meter (224.40)...
Had season and career best performance on the platform dive (225.60)
during the 2011 Big 12 Championships, which placed her seventh in that
event. Cash then racked up a score of 224.45 in the 1-meter which put her in 17th place
overall... Dove a personal best (272.25) in the 1-meter dive against South Dakota/UNI ...
Had team best dives in the 1-meter, 3-meter and platform during the 2010-11 season.
2009-10 (FRESHMAN)
Placed 18th in the one-meter dive (224.50), 19th in the three-meter dive (220.35), and set
a career-high on the platform (195.80) at the Big 12 Championships... Recorded a career-
best on the three-meter board (246.90), fi nishing fourth against Iowa State... Placed fourth
in the one-meter dive, recording a career-best 233.15 points at the UNI/USD double dual.
HIGH SCHOOL
A three-year letterwinner for diving, gymnastics and dance team... Placed fi rst at the
All-City dive meet in 2006... A member of the 2006 Kansas All-Sun second team for
gymnastics... Placed eighth at the Kansas State High School swim and dive meet in 2008.
PERSONAL
Born in Shawnee, Kan... Parents are Mike and Julie Cash... An exercise science major....
plans to work as a physical therapist after graduating.Reason you chose KU: I have been a Jayhawk fan for as long as I can remember and wanted to become a part of all the great tradition here the minute I could
Favorite KU tradition: Rock Chalk Jayhawk chant
Favorite sport to compete in other than swimming: Gymnastics
Favorite sport to watch other than swimming: KU basketball
Favorite TV show: “Criminal Minds”
Farthest you have ever traveled: London, England
Describe yourself in one word: “Sparkle”
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SOFIIA FILATOVA JuniorFreestyle, Butterfl ySt. Petersburg, Russia • Gymnazia N76CAREER BEST TIMES:
50 Free . . . . . . . . 23.7550 Fly . . . . . . . . . 25.52100 Fly . . . . . . . . 54.25200 Fly . . . . . . . . 2:02.99
2011-12 (SOPHOMORE)
Joined the team in January and swam primarily freestyle and butterfl y...
Took home two fi rst-place fi nishes in a dual meet against Iowa State
(2/3-4), fi nishing fi rst in the 150-yard butterfl y (1.29.56) and the 50-yard
butterfl y (25.52)... Finished the year strong at the Big 12 Championships
(2/22-25), where she placed seventh in the 100-yard freestyle (54.25), ninth
in the 200-yard butterfl y (2:02.99), 16th in the 50-yard freestyle (23.75)
and swam the second leg for the 400-yard freestyle relay team that placed
fourth (3:23.78).
HIGH SCHOOL
Swam for coach Egerova Elena Yurievna at Gymnazia N76... Helped lead her
team to the Russian championship in 2011.
PERSONAL
Born Sofi ia Filatova in Russia... Daughter of Natalia and Mikhail... Majoring
in history.
Songs at the top of my iPod: I listen to every kind of music
Favorite food: Chocolate
Favorite Lawrence restaurant: Applebee’s
Time your alarm clock is set for during the season: 5:20 a.m.
Describe yourself in one word: Friendly
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ALYSSA GOLDENJuniorDiving
Portage, Mich. • Portage Northern HS CAREER BEST SCORES:
One-meter . . . . . . 269.02Three-meter . . . . 257.02Platform . . . . . . . 145.95
2011-12 (SOPHOMORE)
Excels in all three dives... Began the year with a third-place fi nish in the three-meter dive in
a dual meet against Minnesota (10/21), totaling a score of 239.63... Placed third in the one-
meter dive in a double-dual with host Northern Iowa and North Dakota (10/22), totaling
228.85 points on the day... Placed third in the three-meter dive in a dual against Illinois
(10/29) with 246.97 points... Finished second in a dual against Missouri (11/11), totaling
246.96 points... Reached her career-best score of 269.02 in the one-meter during a dual
against Nebraska-Omaha (11/19), where she also posted a season-best 254.48 in the three-
meter dive... Set a new career high in the platform dive at the Big 12 Championships (2/22-
25), with a total of 145.95... Finished 35th (211.65) in the one-meter, 28th (128.75) on the
platform and 38th (189.15) in the three-meter at the NCAA Zone Diving Championships
(3/8-10).
2010-11 (FRESHMAN)
Golden provided solid depth as a freshman for Kansas in the diving events... Finished
second in three meter dive with 256.95 score in meet versus Iowa State... Finished third in
one-meter dive and posted season high 243.25 score at dual meet against South Dakota
and Northern Iowa... Had successful meet against Nebraska where she compiled a 220.73
mark in one meter and a 239.85 score in three meter... Tallied another season best dive
against Arkansas with a 257.02 score.
HIGH SCHOOL
Lettered four times in swimming and twice in water polo... Named captain of her swim
team during her senior year, while placing second All-State in Michigan High School Diving
State Meet... Placed All-State a total of three years and was a diving state qualifi er all four
years... Three-time Southwest Michigan Athletic Conference (SMAC) champion... Record
holder at Portage Northern for both six dive (274.3) and 11-dive (488.6).
PERSONAL
Born in Columbia, Mo... Parents are Kelley and Kyle Blecha and Mike Golden... Majoring
in Latin American studies... Plans to attend physicians assistant school after graduation.
Reason you chose KU: I had a great recruiting trip
Favorite swimming/diving memory at KU thus far: The Miami training trip
Favorite sports to watch other than swimming: Football and basketball
Favorite TV show: “Criminal Minds”
Favorite foods: Macaroni & cheese, watermelon
Farthest you have ever traveled: Spain
Teammate most likely to motivate me is: Alison Lusk
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SVETLANA GOLOVCHUN SeniorSprint Freestyle, Butterfl ySurgut, Russia • Surgut StateCAREER BEST TIMES:
50 Free . . . . . . . . 23.06100 Free . . . . . . . 50.3850 Back . . . . . . . . 27.86100 Back . . . . . . . 56.47
2011-12 (JUNIOR)
U s e d p r i m a r i l y a s a s p r i nte r. . . P l a ce d f i r s t i n t h e 1 0 0 -ya rd
b a c k st ro ke i n a d o u b l e - d u a l m e et w i t h h o st N o r t h e r n I owa
a n d N o r t h D a ko t a ( 1 0/2 2 ) w i t h a t i m e o f 59. 52 . . . Swa m
t h e f i r s t l e g o f t h e 2 0 0 -ya rd m e d l ey re l ay t h at to o k f i r s t
( 1 : 4 6 .7 7 ) a n d p l a ce d s e co n d i n t h e 5 0 -ya rd f re e sty l e
( 24 . 2 9 ) i n a d u a l m e et w i t h I l l i n o i s ( 1 0/2 9 ) . . . P l a ce d s e co n d
i n t h e 5 0 -ya rd f re e sty l e w i t h a t i m e o f 24 .1 3 , d u r i n g a d u a l
m e et w i t h M i ss o u r i ( 1 1 / 1 1 ) . . . F i n i s h e d f i r s t i n t h e 5 0 -ya rd
f re e sty l e w i t h a t i m e o f 24 .1 3 i n a d u a l a g a i n st N e b ra s ka -
O m a h a ( 1 1 / 1 9 ) . . . S et t h re e c a re e r- b e st t i m e s i n t h e 5 0 -ya rd
f re e sty l e ( 2 3 .0 6 ) , t h e 1 0 0 -ya rd f re e sty l e ( 5 0. 3 8 ) a n d t h e
1 0 0 -ya rd b a c k st ro ke ( 5 6 .47 ) , a t t h e M i z zo u I nv i t at i o n a l
( 1 2 / 1 -3 ) . . . P l a ce d f i r s t i n t h e 5 0 - m ete r l o n g co u rs e f re e sty l e
( 27.7 7 ) a n d s e co n d i n t h e 5 0 - m ete r l o n g co u rs e B a c k st ro ke
( 32 .6 8 ) a t t h e M aya g u ez I n i v i te ( 1 /7 ) . . . F i n i s h e d t h i rd i n t h e
5 0 -ya rd f re e sty l e w i t h a t i m e o f 24 . 3 0, i n a d u a l a g a i n st
N e b ra s ka ( 1 / 1 4 ) . . . Re co rd e d two to p - t h re e f i n i s h e s i n a d u a l
m e et w i t h A r ka n s a s ( 1 /2 1 ) , i n c l u d i n g t h i rd i n t h e 1 0 0 -ya rd
b a c k st ro ke ( 59. 8 4 ) a n d s e co n d i n t h e 1 0 0 -ya rd f re e sty l e
( 53 .1 7 ) . . . F i n i s h e d s e co n d i n t h e 5 0 -ya rd f re e sty l e , w i t h a
t i m e o f 24 .4 6 , i n a d u a l a g a i n st I owa S t ate ( 2 /3 - 4 ) . . . Swa m
t h e f i r s t l e g o f t h e 2 0 0 -ya rd m e d l ey ( 1 : 41 .6 8 ) a n d t h e 4 0 0 -
ya rd f re e sty l e ( 3 : 26 . 24 ) re l ay te a m s t h at s et s e a s o n b e st
t i m e s at t h e B i g 1 2 C h a m p i o n s h i p s ( 2 /2 2-2 5 ) . . . A l s o p l a ce d
1 3 t h i n t h e 5 0 -ya rd f re e sty l e , w i t h a t i m e o f 2 3 . 35 , a t t h e
co nfe re n ce m e et .
PERSONAL
M o t h e r i s Le l ya G o l ovc h u n .
Reason you chose KU: The coaches
Favorite sport to compete in other than swimming: Only swimming!
Songs at the top of my iPod: “Not to love you” and “Say Goodbye” (Ryan Tedder)
Website you visit the most often: vkontakte.ru (Russian Facebook)
Favorite movies: “Cruel Intentions”, “The Notebook”
Favorite food: Chocolate
Favorite place on campus to study: Computer lab at Wagnon Student Athlete Center
Farthest you have ever traveled by plane or car: USA
Time your alarm clock is set: 5:10 a.m.
Describe yourself in one word: Kind
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BRYCE HINDEFreshmanBreaststroke, IM
Fulton, Kan. • Fort Scott HS CAREER BEST TIMES:
HIGH SCHOOL
Swa m fo r Fo r t S co t t H i g h S c h o o l i n Fo r t S co t t , Ka n . . . H e l p e d l e a d t h e
T i g e rs to Re g i o n E i g ht S e ct i o n a l C h a m p i o n s h i p s i n 2 0 0 9, 2 01 1 a n d
2 01 2 . . . S e l e cte d a s a U SA Sw i m m i n g Ac a d e m i c A l l -A m e r i c a n f ro m 2 0 0 9 -
1 2 . . . A l s o n a m e d to t h e M i ss o u r i Va l l ey H o n o r Ro l l f ro m 2 0 0 9 -1 2 . . . Swa m
fo r t h e Ka n s a s C i ty B l a ze rs c l u b te a m u n d e r G a rd n e r H o u l a n d .
PERSONAL
B o r n B r yce L a u re n H i n d e i n J o p l i n , M o. . . D a u g hte r o f R a n d y a n d J e n n i e
H i n d e. . . P l a n s to m a j o r i n exe rc i s e s c i e n ce .
Ka n s a s sw i m m e r s c h e e r o n t h e i r te a m m a te s a t t h e 2 01 2 B i g 1 2 C h a m p i o n s h i p .
Why did you choose KU: My teammates immediately made me feel like part of the family. The coaches are so wonderful and talented, KU is an all-around amazing place!
Favorite KU tradition: KU men’s basketball
Websites you visit the most (how often?): KUAthletics.com (once/day) and Facebook (5 times/week)
Favorite athlete: Ryan Lochte
Favorite TV show: “Criminal Minds”
Favorite Lawrence restaurant: Free State Brewery
Farthest place you have ever traveled: Cancun, Mexico
Describe yourself in one word: Easy-going
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MALIA JOHNSON JuniorFreestyle, Butterfl yScottsdale, Ariz. • Chaparall HSCAREER BEST TIMES:
100 Fly . . . . . . . . 55.68200 Fly . . . . . . . . 2:00.41500 Free . . . . . . . 4:51.811000 Free . . . . . . 10:16.09
2011-12 (SOPHOMORE)
Competed primarily as a distance swimmer... Finished second in the 500-
yard freestyle in a dual meet against Minnesota (10/21), with a time of
5:02.14... Placed fi rst in the 1,000-yard freestyle, in a double-dual meet with
host Northern Iowa and North Dakota (10/22), with a time of 10:22.64...
Recorded a pair of top-two fi nishes in a dual with Illinois (10/29), coming in
fi rst in the 500-yard freestyle (4:58.30) and second in the 200-yard butterfl y
(2:06.48)... Placed second in the 200-yard butterfl y against Nebraska (1/14),
with a time of 2:06.48... Grabbed a pair of third-place fi nishes in a dual
against Iowa State (2/3-4), one coming in the 800-yard freestyle (8:17.22)
and the other coming in the 400-yard freestyle (4:00.81)... Concluded the
season with three top-15 fi nishes at the Big 12 Championships (2/22-25),
where she set a new career best in the 500-yard freestyle (4:51.81, 12th),
placed 11th in the 200-yard butterfl y (2:04.80) and fi nished 12th in the 100-
yard butterfl y (56.06).
2010-11 (FRESHMAN)
Had a breakout performance during the 2011 Big 12 Championships, where
she scored 15 points for the Jayhawks... Compiled season best times in three
events, 200 butterfl y (2:00.41, 8th), 100 butterfl y (55.68, 16th) and 500
freestyle (4:53.18, 14th)... Took second on 150 yard freestyle against Iowa
State (1:24.00)... Finished fi rst in 1000 free with 10:18.95 time in double dual
vs South Dakota and Northern Iowa... Started two-meet streak of fi rst place
fi nishes with 4:57.79 time in 500 freestyle against Nebraska... In triple-dual
at Florida International, swam a season best in the 1000 freestyle with a
time of 10:16.09... Finished with 56.73 time in 100 fl y and 2:03.92 time in
200 fl y during Georgia Fall Invitational... Placed second in 1000 free during
double-dual versus Drury and North Dakota with 10:16.80 time.
HIGH SCHOOL
A four-year letterwinner in swimming... An All-American in the 500-yard
freestyle and 100-yard butterfl y... Holds school records in the 400-yard
freestyle relay and the 200-yard medley relay... Helped her team become
state champions, district champions and conference champions in 2008 and
2009... A Scholastic All-American... Swam for the Phoenix Swim club team,
under coach Dave Gibson.
PERSONAL
Born in Scottsdale, Ariz... Parents are Christine and Randall Johnson... Majoring in
psychology with a minor in chemistry... Plans to attend medical school after graduation.
Reason you chose KU: I love the people and the campus is beautiful
Favorite sport to watch other than swimming: Basketball
Songs at the top of my iPod playlist are: “Motivation”, “Sure Thing” and everything else on Chris Brown’s album, “F.A.M.E.”
Websites you visit the most often: Facebook, twitter, perezhilton.com (everyday)
Favorite TV show: “Law & Order: SVU”
Favorite food: Chicken Katsu
Favorite Lawrence restaurant: Zen Zero
Favorite KU tradition: Waving the Wheat
Favorite sport to compete in other than swimming: Hula dancing
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KAJA KOLSEKSophomoreBreaststroke, Sprint Freestyle
Ljubljana, Slovenia • Gimnazija Bezigrad CAREER BEST TIMES:
50 Free . . . . . . . . 23.68100 Free . . . . . . . 51.45200 Free . . . . . . . 2:01.48100 Breast . . . . . . 1 :05.85
2011-12 (FRESHMAN)
U s e d p r i m a r i l y a s a s p r i nte r. . . P l a ce d s e co n d i n t h e 5 0 - m ete r l o n g
co u rs e f re e sty l e a t t h e M aya g u ez I nv i t at i o n a l ( 1 /7 ) . . . F i n i s h e d fo u r t h i n
t h e 5 0 -ya rd f re e sty l e i n a d u a l m e et w i t h N e b ra s ka ( 1 / 1 4 ) , w i t h a t i m e o f
24 . 53 , a n d swa m t h e f i r s t l e g o n t h e 2 0 0 -ya rd f re e sty l e re l ay te a m t h at
to o k s e co n d ( 1 : 37.74 ) . . . F i n i s h e d t h i rd i n t h e 5 0 -ya rd f re e sty l e , w i t h a
t i m e o f 24 .7 7, i n a d u a l m e et a g a i n st A r ka n s a s ( 1 /2 1 ) . . . F i n i s h e d t h e
ye a r w i t h s e a s o n - b e st t i m e s i n t h e 1 0 0 -ya rd f re e sty l e ( 51 .45 , 1 2 t h ) , t h e
5 0 -ya rd f re e sty l e ( 2 3 . 9 8 , 2 3 rd ) a n d t h e 1 0 0 -ya rd b re a st ro ke ( 1 : 0 5 . 9 6 ,
2 1 s t ) a t t h e B i g 1 2 C h a m p i o n s h i p s ( 2 /2 2-2 5 ) . . . A l s o swa m t h e a n c h o r
l e g o n t h e 2 0 0 -ya rd m e d l ey re l ay ( 1 : 41 .6 8 ) a n d 2 0 0 -ya rd f re e sty l e re l ay
( 1 : 32 . 9 1 ) te a m s t h at s et s e a s o n b e st t i m e s a n d p l a ce d fo u r t h .
HIGH SCHOOL
M e m b e r o f t h e S l ove n i a n N at i o n a l te a m i n 2 0 0 8 - 0 9. . . Swa m fo r c l u b
te a m ( I l i r i j a L j u b l j a n a ) a n d co a c h A l e s Ce r k n ov i k .
PERSONAL
B o r n i n L j u b l j a n a , S l ove n i a . . . Pa re nt s a re Kat a r i n a a n d F i l i p . . . H a s a n
o l d e r b ro t h e r, M i h a , w h o wa s a co m p et i t i ve s k i e r.
Reason you chose KU: I thought it had a very friendly atmosphere
Favorite sports to compete in other than swimming: Basketball and soccer
Songs at the top of my iPod playlist are: “Sober” (Pink), “Show Goes On” (Lupe Fiasco), “Deliverance” (Bubba Sparxx)
Website you visit the most: Facebook (everyday)
Time your alarm clock is set for during swim season: 5:30 a.m.
Favorite food: Chinese food
Farthest you have ever traveled: Cleveland (by plane)
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ALISON LUSK JuniorBreaststrokeChattanooga, Tenn. • Baylor HSCAREER BEST TIMES:
100 Breast . . . . . . 1 :02.83200 Breast . . . . . 2:14.57200 IM . . . . . . . . . 2:05.91
2011-12 (SOPHOMORE)
Specialized in breastroke... Placed second in the 200-yard breaststroke, in a dual
meet against Minnesota (10/21), with a time of 2:22.14... Finished fi rst (2:24.50)
in the 200-yard breaststroke at a double-dual against host Northern Iowa and
North Dakota (10/22) and swam the second leg of the 400-yard medley relay
team that fi nished fi rst with a time of 3:54.59... Grabbed fi rst-place fi nishes in
the 100-yard breaststroke (1:06.45), the 200-yard breaststroke (2:22.62) and as
a member of the 200-yard medley relay team (1:48.75), in a dual meet against
Illinois (10/29)... Finished second in the 50-meter long course breaststroke (36.01)
and the 50-meter long course freestyle at the Mayaguez Invite (1/7)... Picked
up fi rst-place fi nishes in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:04.29) and the 200-yard
breaststroke (2:21.13) in a dual with Nebraska (1/14)... Placed third in the 200-yard
breaststroke in a dual with Arkansas (1/21), with a time of 2:22.29... Finished third
in the 150-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:44.32, in a dual against Iowa State
(2/3-4)... Closed out the season strong, placing fi fth in the 200-yard breaststroke
(2:14.73) and set a new career best in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:02.83, 11th), at
the Big 12 Championships (2/22-25).
2010-11 (FRESHMAN)
Made an immediate impact for the Jayhawks as Kansas’ newcomer of the year and
school record holder in the 200-yard breaststroke... Gave her best performance of
the season at the 2011 Big 12 Championships where she scored 34 points for KU
and broke the school record in the 200-yard breaststroke with a seventh place
fi nish and a time of 2:14.57. Also compiled season best times at Big 12’s in the 100-
yard breast stroke (1:02.89, 10th) and 200-yard IM (2:06.49)... Claimed second
with 1:07.03 time in 100-yard breast stroke against South Dakota and Northern
Iowa... Finished fi rst in 100 breast stroke for three straight meets... (1:05.68,
vs Nebraska), (1:05.13 vs Arkansas), and (1:05.93 vs Vanderbilt)...Took second
against Missouri in 100 breast stroke with 1:04.91 performance. Ranked number
one in the team’s 2010-11 top performances in the 100 and 200-yard breaststroke.
HIGH SCHOOL
A four-year letterwinner in swimming... Part of the Girls and Combined Team
Tennessee State Championship team in 2008, 2009 and 2010... Helped her
team become the Girls Eastern Preparatory Champions and Girls Swimming
World National Champions in 2009... Holds the school record in the 100-yard
breaststroke... Won the Geo! Gaberino Most Valuable Award in 2007 and 2008,
and the Leadership award and Coach’s award in 2010... A member of National
Honor Society and magna cum laude... Swam for Baylor Swim Club team, under
coach Dan Flack.
PERSONAL
Born in Dalton, Ga... Parents are Todd and Ju-Hsin Lusk... A chemical engineering major... Plans
to attend graduate school.
ALISON LUSK JuniorBreaststrokeChattanooga, Tenn. • Baylor HSCAREER BEST TIMES:
100 Breast . . . . . . 1 :02.83200 Breast . . . . . 2:14.57200 IM . . . . . . . . . 2:05.91
Why did you choose KU? The people, of course. I have to credit Abi (Anderson, former Jayhawk swimmer) for getting me to visit.
Favorite sports to compete in other than swimming: Football, basketball
Websites you visit the most: Facebook and twitter (on my phone)
Favorite TV show: “Grey’s Anatomy”
Favorite food: Frozen yogurt
Farthest you have ever traveled: Europe
Describe yourself in one word: Determined
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DEANNA MARKSSophomoreButterfl y, Freestyle
Plano, Texas • Plano Senior HS CAREER BEST TIMES:
200 Free . . . . . . . 1 :55.101000 Free . . . . . . 10:36.70100 Fly . . . . . . . . 55.14200 Fly . . . . . . . . 2:01.67
2011-12 (FRESHMAN)
Specialized in the butterfl y along with distance racing... Finished second in the 100-yard
butterfl y at a dual meet with Arizona (10/8), with a time of 57.86, and swam the second leg
of the 200-yard freestyle relay team that placed second (1:38.68)... Placed second in the
100-yard fl y in a dual meet against Minnesota (10/21), with a time of 57.26... Finished fi rst
in the 200-yard butterfl y, with a time of 2:07.83, in a double-dual meet with host Northern
Iowa and North Dakota (10/22)... Grabbed a fi rst-place fi nish in the 100-yard butterfl y
(57.05) and picked up a pair of third-place fi nishes in the 200-yard backstroke (2:05.82)
and the 100-yard backstroke (58.80) in a dual against Illinois (10/29)... Picked up a pair
of second-place fi nishes in a dual with Missouri (11/11), in the 100-yard backstroke (58.28)
and the 100-yard butterfl y... Finished fi rst in the 100-yard butterfl y (57.79) and second in
the 1,000-yard freestyle (10:36.70) in a dual with Nebraska-Omaha (11/19)... Set season
highs in the 100-yard backstroke (56.52), the 200-yard backstroke (2:02.60) and the
100-yard fl y (55.14), at the Mizzou Invite (12/1-3)... Finished second in the 50-meter long
course butterfl y (29.55) and third in the 200-meter long course IM (2:31.11) at the Mayaguez
Invite (1/7)... Placed second in the 100-yard butterfl y with a time of 57.56, in a dual against
Nebraska (1/14)... Grabbed two third-place fi nishes in the 200-yard butterfl y (2:05.97) and
the 100-yard butterfl y (58.22), in a dual against Arkansas (1/21)... Picked up a second-place
fi nish in the 150-yard butterfl y (1:30.20) and a third-place fi nish in the 50-yard butterfl y
(26.10) in a dual against Iowa State (2/3-4)... Finished the year with a season-best time of
2:01.67 in the 200-yard butterfl y and fi nished seventh at the Big 12 Championships (2/22-
25)... Also fi nished 11th in the 100-yard butterfl y (55.77), 17th in 100-yard butterfl y (56.17)
and 14th in the 100-yard breaststroke (57.37).
HIGH SCHOOL
A member of the 2011 All-State team in fi ve events (100 Fly, 200 Free, 100 Free, 400
and 200 Freestyle relays)... Placed 10th in the 200-freestyle during the Texas 5A High
School State Championships in Austin... Had breakout performance during 2010 Region
II 5A Championships, where she took fi rst place in the 100-yard butterfl y
and broke her own school record with 54.68 time. Also fi nished second
in 200-yard freestyle and achieved All-American consideration with her
1:51.48 time... Also swam for the City of Plano club team under Coach Steve
Mateer... Member of the National Honor Society... On honor roll all four
years at Plano Senior High School.
PERSONAL
Born in Houston, Texas... Parents are Walter and Mary... Mechanical
engineering major.
DEANNA MARKSSophomoreButterfl y, Freestyle
Plano, Texas • Plano Senior HS CAREER BEST TIMES:
100 Fly . . . . . . . . 55.14200 Fly . . . . . . . . 2:01.67200 Free . . . . . . . 1 :55.101000 Free . . . . . . 10:36.70
Reason you chose KU: When I walked around campus, it just felt like home
Favorite sport to compete in other than swimming: Soccer
Favorite sport to watch other than swimming: Football
Website you visit the most: Facebook (once or twice a week)
Song at the top of my iPod playlist: “Why Don’t We Just Dance” (Josh Turner)
Favorite TV show: “Scrubs”
Favorite Food: Pizza
Farthest place you have traveled to: Michigan (by car)
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MADELINE MARTIN FreshmanDivingApex, N.C. • Middle Creek HSCAREER BEST DIVES:
N/A
HIGH SCHOOL
Let te re d a l l fo u r ye a rs fo r co a c h M i c h a e l G u m p p at M i d d l e
C re e k H S i n A p ex , N .C . . . N a m e d te a m M V P f ro m 2 0 0 9 -1 1 ,
w h i l e h e l p i n g h e r te a m to to p - f i ve f i n i s h e s at s t ate fo r
fo u r- st ra i g ht s e a s o n s . . . N a m e d Ac a d e m i c A l l - Co nfe re n ce a l l
fo u r ye a rs .
PERSONAL
B o r n M a d e l i n e J a n e M a r t i n i n E n g l a n d . . . D a u g hte r o f M a x
a n d A l i s o n M a r t i n . . . H a s a s i s te r, M a g g i e . . . G ra n d p a , B o b
F i t z p at r i c k , p l aye d b a s ket b a l l a t KU. . . G ra n d m a , D i a n e
F i t z p at r i c k , a n d u n c l e , L a n ce A r m e r, a l s o at te n d e d KU. . .
M a j o r i n g i n b u s i n e ss .
MADELINE MARTIN FreshmanDivingApex, N.C. • Middle Creek HSCAREER BEST SCORES:
N/A
T h e J ay h aw k s h u d d l e u p b e f o re a m e e t a t R o b i n s o n N a t a to r i u m .
Why did you choose KU: Loved the team, campus and Rock Chalk spirit
Favorite KU tradition: Waving the Wheat
At the top of my iPod playlist: Upbeat songs I can dance to
Website you visit the most (how often): Facebook (everyday)
Favorite Lawrence restaurant: Paisano’s
Favorite TV show: “Pretty Little Liars”
Describe yourself in one word: Bubbly
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CHELSIE MILLERFreshmanBreaststroke, IM
Houston, Texas • Jersey Village HS CAREER BEST TIMES:
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CHELSIE MILLERFreshmanBreaststroke, IM
Houston, Texas • Jersey Village HS CAREER BEST TIMES:
N/A
SUMMER 2012
Co m p ete d i n t h re e eve nt s a t t h e O l y m p i c t r i a l s i n O m a h a , N e b. . .
Th e H o u sto n , Texa s , n at i ve e a r n e d a t r i p to O m a h a b e c a u s e o f h e r
p e r fo r m a n ce at 2 01 1 J u n i o r N at i o n a l s i n S t a nfo rd , C a l i f. , w h e re s h e
f i n i s h e d w i t h a 4 : 55 . 8 0 t i m e i n t h e 4 0 0 I M , 2 : 1 9 .0 5 i n t h e 2 0 0 I M a n d a
2 : 35 .7 1 f i n i s h i n t h e 2 0 0 b re a st s t ro ke.
HIGH SCHOOL
Swa m fo r co a c h S t u a r t We b b at J e rs ey V i l l a g e H S i n H o u sto n , Texa s . . .
H e l p e d h e r te a m to a d i s t r i c t c h a m p i o n s h i p i n 2 01 0. . . A l s o l e t te re d i n
wate r p o l o . . . Swa m fo r t h e Cy p re ss Fa i r b a n k s F L E E T c l u b te a m , u n d e r
fo r m e r KU a ss i s t a nt , co a c h C l ay to n C a g l e .
PERSONAL
B o r n C h e l s i e M i l l e r i n Wo o d l a n d , C a l i f. . . D a u g hte r o f C h a r l i e a n d
Cy n d i e . . . H a s two s i b l i n g s , C h a s e a n d C h a r l i . . . U n d e c i d e d o n m a j o r.
J ay h aw k s c h e e r f o r a te a m m a te a t t h e B i g 1 2 C h a m p i o n s h i p s .
Why did you choose KU: I really liked the coaches’ goals for the team and me individually
Favorite KU tradition: Waving the Wheat
Songs at the top of my iPod playlist: “Wanna Be a Baller” (Lil’ Troy” and “Hard to Love” (Lee Brice)
Website you visit the most: Facebook
Favorite TV show: “Revenge”
Favorite Food: Hamburgers
Time you set your alarm clock for: 6 a.m.
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ALISON MOFFIT JuniorFreestyleFlower Mound, Texas • Flower Mound HSCAREER BEST TIMES:
200 Free . . . . . . . 1 :53.97500 Free . . . . . . . 4:56.011000 Free . . . . . . 10:06.551650 Free . . . . . . 16:48.59400 IM. . . . . . . . . 4:19.87
2011-12 (SOPHOMORE)
Competed primarily as a distance swimmer... Finished third in the 200-yard
freestyle in a double-dual meet with host Northern Iowa and North Dakota
(10/22)... Placed third in the 1,650-yard freestyle with a time of 17:28.92, in a
dual meet with Illinois (10/29)... Grabbed a pair of third-place fi nishes in the
1,000-yard freestyle (10:31.99) and the 400-yard IM (4:40.27) in a dual with
Missouri (11/14)... Placed third in the 200-yard IM, in a dual with Nebraska-
Omaha (11/19), with a time of 2:14.87... Finished third in the 1650-yard
freestyle, in a dual with Nebraska (1/14), with a time of 17.22.60... Grabbed
a fi rst-place fi nish in the 800-yard freestyle, in a dual meet with Iowa State
(2/3-4), with a time of 8:12.50... Finished the season with a seventh-place
fi nish and career-best time in the 1650-yard freestyle (16:48.59), 10th in the
400-yard IM (4:27.84) and 20th in the 500-yard freestyle (4:58.93), at the
Big 12 Championships (2/22-25).
2010-11 (FRESHMAN)
Scored 14 points for Kansas at the 2011 Big 12 Championships, where she
placed ninth in the 400 IM with a season best time of 4:19.87 and 12th in
the mile (16:58.50). Swam another season best in the 500 freestyle at Big
12’s with her 5:01.04 time... Had one of her best meets of the season at the
Georgia Fall Invitational where she earned two season best times in the mile
(16:55.43) and the 200 freestyle (1:53.97)... Earned third place fi nishes in
the 1000 yard freestyle against Nebraska (10:23.75), Vanderbilt (10:20.14),
Florida International (10:21.93) and Missouri (10:12.99)... Her 10:06.55
performance in the 1000 free at Arizona was her fastest of the season in
that event... Had at least the fi fth fastest time on her team in four di! erent
events during the 2010-11 season.
HIGH SCHOOL
A four-year letterwinner in swimming... Holds school records in the 500-
yard and 200-yard freestyle events... An All-America time qualifi er... A
three-year state qualifi er... Swam for the Dallas Mustangs club team, under
coach Mook Rhodenbaugh.
PERSONAL
Born in Mason City, Iowa... Parents are Je! and DeeDee Mo" t... An exercise
science major... Plans to become a physical therapist.
Reason you chose KU: Campus was beautiful and everyone was so nice
Favorite swimming and diving memory at KU thus far: Training trip to Florida
Favorite sport to compete in other than swimming: Volleyball
Websites you visit the most: Facebook, Twitter, KU e-mail
Song at the top of my iPod playlist is: “Eclectic” (Amanda Palmer)
Favorite TV shows: “Pretty Little Liars” and “Glee”
Favorite Food: Mexican
Farthest you have ever traveled is: 18 hours to Florida by car with Morgan (Sharp), Brooke (Brull) and Abi (Anderson)
The teammate most likely to motivate me is: Morgan Sharp
Describe yourself in one word: Loud
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HALEY MOLDENFreshmanFreestyle
Topeka, Kan. • Washburn Rural HS CAREER BEST TIMES:
N/A
HIGH SCHOOL
Let te re d two ye a rs fo r co a c h E l a i n e Pa rd e e at Wa s h b u r n R u ra l H S i n
To p e ka , Ka n . . . H e l p e d t h e J u n i o r B l u e s to l e a g u e c h a m p i o n s h i p s i n
2 01 0 a n d 2 01 2 . . . H e r te a m wa s a l s o t h e s t ate r u n n e r- u p i n 2 01 0 a n d
2 01 2 . . . N a m e d t h e Ka n s a s Sw i m m e r o f t h e S t ate M e et i n 2 01 0 a f te r
w i n n i n g t h e 5 0 m a n d 5 0 0 m f re e sty l e c h a m p i o n s h i p s . . . Re ce i ve d t h e
s a m e d i s t i n ct i o n i n 2 01 2 w h e n s h e wo n t h e 2 0 0 m a n d 5 0 0 m f re e sty l e
c h a m p i o n s h i p s a n d s et s t ate re co rd s fo r b o t h o f t h o s e eve nt s . . . Le f t
Wa s h b u r n R u ra l w i t h s c h o o l re co rd s i n t h e 5 0 -ya rd , 1 0 0 -ya rd , 2 0 0 -ya rd
a n d 5 0 0 -ya rd f re e sty l e , a s we l l a s t h e 1 0 0 -ya rd f l y. . . A m e m b e r o f t h e
N at i o n a l H o n o r S o c i ety. . . Swa m fo r t h e To p e ka Sw i m A ss o c i at i o n c l u b
te a m , u n d e r co a c h Pa u l M o n ro e.
PERSONAL
B o r n H a l ey M o l d e n i n To p e ka , Ka n . . . D a u g hte r o f Ro n a n d C i n d i e
M o l d e n . . . S i s te r, H a n n a h M o l d e n , a t te n d s M i ss o u r i S t ate . . . M a j o r i n g i n
exe rc i s e s c i e n ce to b e a s t re n g t h a n d co n d i t i o n i n g co a c h .
Ka n s a s sw i m m e r s c h e e r o n t h e i r te a m m a te s a t t h e 2 01 2 B i g 1 2 C h a m p i o n s h i p .
Why did you choose KU: The team and coaches are all wonderful and it is only 30 minutes away from home
Favorite KU tradition: Rock Chalk Chant
Favorite sport to compete in other than swimming: Sand volleyball
Songs at the top of my iPod: Anything by Beyoncé and One Direction
Websites you visit the most (how often?): Twitter (whenever I have time)
Favorite athlete: Kerri Walsh
Favorite TV show: “Modern Family”
Favorite Lawrence restaurant: Zen Zero
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Sophomore BackstrokeBoulder, Colo. • Fairview HSCAREER BEST DIVES:
50 Back . . . . . . . . 27.87100 Back . . . . . . . 57.97200 Back . . . . . . . 2:04.55200 IM . . . . . . . . . 2:07.74
2011-12 (FRESHMAN)
S p e c i a l i ze s i n t h e b a c k st ro ke. . . F i n i s h e d s e co n d i n t h e
2 0 0 -ya rd I M , w i t h a t i m e o f 2 : 1 4 . 39, i n a d u a l m e et w i t h
N e b ra s ka - O m a h a ( 1 1 / 1 9 ) . . . F i n i s h e d t h e ye a r w i t h s e a s o n -
b e st t i m e s i n t h e 1 0 0 -ya rd b a c k st ro ke ( 57. 97 ) , t h e 2 0 0 -ya rd
b a c k st ro ke ( 2 : 0 4 . 55 ) a n d t h e 2 0 0 -ya rd I M ( 2 : 07.74 ) , a t t h e
B i g 1 2 C h a m p i o n s h i p s ( 2 /2 2-2 5 ) .
HIGH SCHOOL
Co m p ete d i n 2 01 1 5 A S t ate C h a m p i o n s h i p F i n a l s i n 2 0 0 -ya rd
I M ( 2 : 1 4 . 5 8 ) a n d 1 0 0 -ya rd b a c k st ro ke ( 1 : 0 0. 55 ) . . . F i n i s h e d
t h i rd i n fo u r eve nt s a t f i n a l s o f 2 01 1 B o u l d e r Co u nty
I nv i t at i o n a l . . . N a m e d A l l -A m e r i c a n i n sw i m m i n g i n 2 01 0
a n d 2 01 1 . . . Swa m fo r R a l l y S p o r t Aq u at i c C l u b u n d e r Co a c h
G ra nt H o l i c ky.
PERSONAL
Pa re nt s a re Lo u a n d D o n n a Pat te rs o n . . . U n c l e p l aye d te n n i s
a t We st Texa s S t ate a n d a n o t h e r u n c l e p l aye d b a s ket b a l l a t
L a m o n i Co l l e g e. . . M a j o r i n g i n j o u r n a l i s m .
Sophomore BackstrokeBoulder, Colo. • Fairview HSCAREER BEST DIVES:
50 Back . . . . . . . . 27.87100 Back . . . . . . . 57.97200 Back . . . . . . . 2:04.55200 IM . . . . . . . . . 2:07.74
Sophomore BackstrokeBoulder, Colo. • Fairview HSCAREER BEST TIMES:
50 Back . . . . . . . . 27.87100 Back . . . . . . . 57.97200 Back . . . . . . . 2:04.55200 IM . . . . . . . . . 2:07.74
Reasons you chose KU: I liked Lawrence, KU and the team felt like a good fit
Favorite KU tradition: Rock Chalk Chant
Favorite sport to compete in other than swimming: Wiffle Ball
Favorite Big 12 city to visit other than Lawrence: Boulder (when Colorado was in the Big 12 Conference)
Artists at the top of my iPod playlist are: Maroon 5, Adele, Whiz Khalifa, Lupe Fiasco, lots of country
Website you visit the most: Facebook (multiple times/day)
Favorite TV show: “Friends”
Favorite foods: Macaroni & cheese, fruit snacks
Farthest you have ever traveled: Mexico
Time your alarm clock is set for during swim season: 4:27 a.m.
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CORA POWERSSeniorBreaststroke, IM
Olathe, Kan. • Olathe South HS CAREER BEST TIMES:
100 Breast . . . . . . 1 :06.39200 Breast . . . . . 2:22.57200 IM . . . . . . . . . 2:12.10
CORA POWERSSeniorBreaststroke, IM
Olathe, Kan. • Olathe South HS CAREER BEST TIMES:
100 Breast . . . . . . 1 :06.39200 Breast . . . . . 2:22.57200 IM . . . . . . . . . 2:12.10
CORA POWERSSeniorBreaststroke, IM
Olathe, Kan. • Olathe South HS CAREER BEST TIMES:
100 Breast . . . . . . 1 :06.39200 Breast . . . . . 2:22.57200 IM . . . . . . . . . 2:12.10
2011-12 (JUNIOR)
Excels in the breaststroke... Set two career-best times at the Big 12 Championships
(2/22-25), placing 24th in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:06.39) and fi fth in the 200-yard
breaststroke (2:22.57).
2010-11 (SOPHOMORE)
One of the most improved swimmers of the season... Had her best meet of the year at the
2011 Big 12 Championships where she swam three career best times in the 100 breaststroke
with a time of 1:07.55, 200 breaststroke with a time of 2:23.58 and 200 IM with a 2:12.10
time... Finished fi fth in 100 yard breast stroke (1:10.33), in double dual versus South Dakota
and Northern Iowa... Powers ranked in the team’s top fi ve times of 2010-11 season in the
100 and 200 breast stroke.
2009-10 (FRESHMAN)
Recorded a career-best time in the 200-yard breaststroke (2:25.00) in the preliminary
round of the Big 12 Championships... Took sixth in the 200 breaststroke (2:31.38) against
Missouri... Helped the Jayhawks earn fi ve points in three relays at the Big 12 Relays... Named
to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll and Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for Spring 2010.
HIGH SCHOOL
Was a four-time letterwinner for swimming and lettered twice for cross country... Holds
the school record for the 100 breaststroke... High School State Meet Finalist all four years...
Swimming team captain for two years... Won numerous academic awards, including
President’s Education Award for Academic Excellence... On the USA Swimming Scholastic
All-America Team, the Missouri Valley Swimming All-Academic Team and the NISCA All
America Academic Team... Swam for the COOL club team, under coach Dave Powers.
PERSONAL
Born in Omaha, Neb... Parents are Dave and Jeanne Powers... A psychology major with a
minor in leadership studies... Plans on attending graduate school after graduation.
Reasons you chose KU: The team and the tradition
Favorite sport to compete in other than swimming: Softball
Favorite food: Mexican
Favorite restaurant in Lawrence: Encore Cafe
Favorite TV show: “The Office”
Website you visit most: Facebook (way too often)
Songs at the top of my iPod playlist: Anything by Anberlin
Farthest you have ever traveled: Cozumel, Mexico (on a cruise ship)
Time your alarm clock is set for during swim season: 5:20 a.m. (too early)
Describe yourself in one word: Goofy
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BRITTANY ROSPIERSKI SeniorBreaststroke, Backstroke, IMValley View, Ohio • Hawken HSCAREER BEST TIMES:
100 Breast . . . . . . 1 :02.97200 Breast . . . . . 2:16.22200 Back . . . . . . . 2:02.77200 IM . . . . . . . . . 2:03.99
2011-12 (JUNIOR)
Profi cient in the backstroke and the breaststroke... Placed third in the 100-
yard breaststroke, with a time of 1:07.31, in a dual with Illinois (10/30)...
Finished third in the 100-yard breaststroke, with a time of 1:06.18, in a
dual with Missouri (11/11)... Picked up a fi rst-place fi nish in the 100-yard
breaststroke, in a dual with Nebraska-Omaha (11/19), with a time of
1:05.89... Placed fi rst in the 50-meter long course breaststroke, with a time
of 35.62, at the Mayaguez Invite (1/7)... Picked up a pair of second-place
fi nishes in the 100 (1:05.36) and 200-yard breaststroke (2:23.69), and a
third-place fi nish in the 200-yard IM (2:08.19), in a dual against Nebraska
(1/14)... Finished third in the 100-yard breaststroke, with a time of 1:05.83, in
a dual against Arkansas (1/21)... Picked up a second-place fi nish in the 150-
yard breaststroke (1:44.05) and third in the 50-yard breaststroke (30.80),
in a dual at Iowa State (2/3-4)... Set career-best times in the 100-yard
breaststroke (1:02.97, 12th), the 200-yard breaststroke (2:16.22, 9th) and
the 200-yard IM (2:03.09, 16th) and swam the second leg on the 200-yard
medley relay team that placed fourth (4.41.68) at the Big 12 Championships
(2/22-25).
2010-11 (SOPHOMORE)
Swam a career best time of 2:19.71 and fi nished 15th in the 200 yard breast
stroke at the 2011 Big 12 Championships in Austin, Texas. Also compiled two
season best times in Austin in the 100 breast stroke (1:03.97, 13th place)
and the 200 backstroke (2:03.40)... Took fi fth in 100 yard breaststroke,
with 1:08.34 time against Arkansas... Led team to fi rst place fi nish in 200
yard medley relay against Vanderbilt... Claimed fourth in 100 breaststroke
(1:07.29), in same meet... Finished third in 50 meter breaststroke (34.79),
in Orange Bowl Swim Classic... Swam to third place fi nish against Drury/
North Dakota in 100 breast stroke with 1:07.22 time... Had one of the top fi ve
fastest times on her team in four di! erent events during the 2010-11 season.
2009-10 (FRESHMAN)
Placed 20th in the 200-yard backstroke (2:02.82) at the Big 12
Championships, while recording her career-best time in that event during
the preliminary round (2:02.77)... Took 23rd in the 100-yard breaststroke
(1:04.98) at the same meet... Earned second place in the 100 breaststroke
(1:06.68) against Nebraska... Placed fourth in the 100-yard backstroke
(1:00.70) and the 100 breaststroke (1:08.46) vs. Drury... Named to the Big 12
Commissioner’s Honor Roll and Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for Fall 2009
PERSONAL
Born in Valley View, Ohio... Parents are Rick and Eileen Rospierski... A sports management
major.
Reason you chose KU: The team
Favorite sport to watch other than swimming: Hockey
Favorite sport to compete in other than swimming: Volleyball
Favorite Big 12 city to visit other than Lawrence: Austin, Texas
Songs at the top of my iPod playlist are: All songs by Wiz Khalifa
Favorite food: Cream cheese pizza
Farthest you have ever traveled: Thailand
Teammate most likely to make me laugh: Brooke Brull
Teammate most likely to motivate me: Rebecca Swank
Time your alarm clock is set for during swim season: 5:27 a.m.
Favorite thing to do when not training: Nap
Describe yourself in one word: Blunt
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ALYSSA RUDMANSenior - CaptainBackstroke
Baldwin City, Kan. CAREER BEST TIMES:
100 Back . . . . . . . 57.00200 Back . . . . . . . 2:03.14100 Fly . . . . . . . . 57.87
2011-12 (JUNIOR)Specialized in the backstroke... Placed third in the 100-yard backstroke, with a time of 1:00.48, in
a double-dual meet with host Northern Iowa and North Dakota (10/22)... Finished the season with
a 13th-place fi nish in the 200-yard backstroke (2:03.94) and a 16th-place fi nish in the 100-yard
backstroke (57.61), at the Big 12 Championships (2/22-25).
2010-11 (SOPHOMORE)Had her best meet of the season at the 2011 Big 12 Championships where she swam a career best time
in the 100 backstroke (57.00) and a season best in the 50 freestyle (24.67)... Took fourth in the 100
backstroke (59.32) against Arkansas... Claimed second in 200 backstroke, (2:05.10) and third, with
58.68 time in 100 backstroke versus Vanderbilt... Came in second at 100 meter backstroke (1:06.21) at
Orange Bowl Swim Classic... At the Georgia Fall Invitational, swam a season best in the 200 backstroke
with a time of 2:03.14... Swam to a 59.14 time and third place fi nish in 100 backstroke against Drury/
North Dakota.
2009-10 (FRESHMAN)Placed 19th in the 100-yard backstroke (57.37), recording a career-best time of 57.09 in the preliminary
round at the Big 12 Championships... Also fi nished in 23rd place in the 200-yard backstroke (2:06.42)
at the same meet... Took third in the 100 backstroke against Nebraska (58.75) and Drury (59.74)... Took
fi fth in the 100 backstroke (59.62) at the UCLA/Fresno State double dual... Helped earn seven points
in three relays at the Big 12 relays.
HIGH SCHOOLWas a member of the Lawrence Aquahawks club team under coach Mike Soderling... Qualifi ed for
Junior Nationals all four years of highschool and made Senior Nationals sophomore year... A top-eight
fi nalist at Junior Nationals in the 200 yard backstroke... Had several top-eight fi nishes at Region 8
Championships.
PERSONALBorn in Grand Rapids, Mich... Parents are Dan and Tina Rudman... A pre-physical therapy major... Plans
on becoming a physical therapist after graduation.
Reason you choose KU: I loved the coaches and it is close to home
Favorite sport to watch other than swimming: Football
Favorite sport to compete in other that swimming: Parkour
Favorite TV show: “America’s Next Top Model”
Website you visit the most (How often?): Twitter (too often)
Favorite Lawrence restaurant: Encore Cafe
What is the farthest you have ever traveled (car or plane)?: Scotland
Time your alarm clock is set for during swim season: 5:33 a.m.
Favorite place on campus to study: Wagnon StudentAthlete Center
Favorite KU tradition: The Rock Chalk Chant
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MORGAN SHARP Junior FreestyleHouston, Texas • Langham Creek HSCAREER BEST TIMES:
50 Free . . . . . . . . 24.48100 Free . . . . . . . 51.17200 Free . . . . . . . 1 :49.09500 Free . . . . . . . 4:48.011000 Free . . . . . . 10:11.45
2011-12 (SOPHOMORE)
Specialized in middle and long distance racing... Placed third in the 200-
yard freestyle (1:53.58) and the 500-yard freestyle (5:03.09), in a dual meet
against Minnesota (10/21)... Finished second in the 1,000-yard freestyle,
with a time of 10:28.61, in a double-dual meet with host Northern Iowa
and North Dakota... Grabbed a fi rst-place fi nish in the 200-yard freestyle
(1:52.50) and second in the 500-yard freestyle (5:03.09), in a dual meet
with Illinois (10/29)... Finished fi rst in the 500-yard freestyle (5:01.44), in a
dual against Missouri (11/11)... Picked up a pair of fi rst-place fi nishes in the
1,000-yard freestyle (10:18.25) and the 100-yard freestyle (53.16), in a dual
against Nebraska-Omaha (11/19)... Finished fi rst, with a season-best time
of 4.48.01 in the 500-yard freestyle, at the Mizzou Invite (12/2-4) and set a
new school record... Placed fi rst in the 200-meter long course freestyle at
the Mayaguez Invite (1/7), with a time of 2:09.17... Grabbed a pair of second-
place fi nishes in the 150-yard freestyle (1:23.67) and the 400-yard freestyle
(4:00.12), in a dual at Iowa State (2/3-4)... Finished the season with a 15th-
place fi nish in the 500-yard freestyle (5:01.38), an 11th-place fi nish in the
1,650-yard freestyle (17:09.72) and swam the third leg on the 800-yard
freestyle relay team that placed fourth (7:17.39), at the Big 12 Chamionships
(2/22-25).
2010-11 (FRESHMAN)
Scored a total of 45 points for Kansas at the 2011 Big 12 Championships...
was a member of the 400 and 800 freestyle relays that fi nished fourth...
individually placed 10th in the 200 freestyle (1:49.09), 12th in the 500
freestyle (4:49.09) and 14th in the 100 freestyle (51.17), all of which were
season best times... Tied for second in 200 free (1:53.31), versus South
Dakota/Northern Iowa... Claimed second in 200 free with 1:53.27 time
against Arkansas... First-place fi nisher in 200 free (1:51.60) at Vanderbilt...
At Georgia Fall Invitational, swam a season best in the 50 freestyle (24.48)...
In double dual against Drury/North Dakota, earned season best time in the
1000 freestyle (10:11.45).... Finished second in 200 free (1:52.36) and third
in 500 free (4:56.65) in meet versus Missouri... Had at least the fi fth fastest
time on her team in a total of six di! erent events during 2010-11 season with
fastest times in the 200 and 500 freestyle.
HIGH SCHOOL
A Junior National Qualifi er, a Short Course National Qualifi er and a US Open Qualifi er... Was
a member of the 2008-09 Scholastic All-America Team... A Gulf Coast record holder in
several events... Swam for the Cypress Fairbanks FLEET, under former KU assistant, coach
Clayton Cagle.
PERSONAL
Born in Houston, Texas... Parents are Jean and Doug Sharp... A business major.
Reason you choose KU: The campus was gorgeous, the coaches were easy to talk to and the team was great
Favorite swimming memory thus far at KU: Florida training trip (2010-11)
Favorite KU tradition: Waving the Wheat at home football games
Favorite sport to compete in other than swimming: Volleyball
Favorite TV show: “Pretty Little Liars”
Favorite musical group/singer: Drake
Favorite food: Fajitas
Time your alarm clock is set for during the season: 5:35 a.m.
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SARA SNOWJuniorBackstroke, IM
Springfi eld, Mo. • Glendale HS CAREER BEST TIMES:
100 Back . . . . . . . 58.49200 Back . . . . . . . 2:08.45200 IM . . . . . . . . . 2:08.55
2011-12 (SOPHOMORE)
A backstroke specialist... Finished fi fth in the 50-meter long course backstroke with a time
of 33.81, at the Mayaguez Invite (1/7)... Finished the season strong, setting new career-best
times in the 100-yard backstroke (58.49), the 200-yard backstroke (2:08.15) and the 200-
yard IM (2:08.55), at the Big 12 Championships (2/22-25).
2010-11 (FRESHMAN)
Wrapped up her fi rst season in Lawrence with a strong showing at the 2011 Big 12
Championships, where she swam two season best times in the 100 backstroke (58.94)
and the 200 IM (2:12.39)... Took sixth in 100 backstroke (1:02.97) against South Dakota/
Northern Iowa... Finished eighth in 100 meter backstroke with time of 1:10.48 at Orange
Bowl Swim Classic... At the Georgia Fall Invitational, she swam a season best in the 200
backstroke with a time of 2:08.45... Placed fi fth in 200 backstroke with 2:10.74 time in
double-dual versus Drury/North Dakota.
HIGH SCHOOL
A four-year letterwinner in swimming... Holds school records in the 100-yard backstroke,
200-yard medley and freestyle relays and the 400-yard freestyle relay... A state meet
champion in the 200 medley relay in 2009... President of National Honors Society and
Service Commissioner on the Student Council Cabinet... Graduated in the top fi ve percent
of her class... Swam for the Missouri State Aquatics club team, under coach Dave Collins.
PERSONAL
Born in Springfi eld, Mo... Parents are Kerry and Laura Snow... Is pre-med... Plans to go to
medical school after graduation.
Reason you chose KU: The amazing people on the team
Favorite KU tradition: Rock Chalk Chant and Alma Mater (they bring all the fans together)
Favorite sport to compete in other than swimming: Too uncoordinated to compete in anything else
Songs at the top of my iPod playlist: All are from “Glee”
Website you visit the most (how often?): Stumbleupon (too ashamed to admit how often)
Favorite TV show: “Psych”
Favorite food: Pizza
Farthest you have ever traveled: Florida Keys
Describe yourself in one word: Genuine
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REBECCA SWANK Senior - CaptainDistance FreestyleWichita, Kan. • Trinity AcademyCAREER BEST TIMES:
200 Free . . . . . . . 1 :50.89500 Free . . . . . . . 4:49.681000 Free . . . . . . 10:05.541650 Free . . . . . . 16:34.73400 IM. . . . . . . . . 4:26.92
2011-12 (JUNIOR)Specialized in middle and long distance... Placed second in the 500-yard freestyle, in a dual meet
against Arizona (10/8), with a time of 5:07.80... Picked up a fi rst-place fi nish in the 500-yard
freestyle (5:04.81) and a second-place fi nish in the 200-yard freestyle (1:56.98), in a double-dual
meet with host Northern Iowa and North Dakota (10/22)... Grabbed a fi rst-place fi nish in the
1,650-yard freestyle (17:10.35) and a third-place fi nish in the 500-yard freestyle (5:05.03), in a
dual meet with Illinois (10/29)... Finished fi rst, with a career-best time, in the 1,000-yard freestyle
(10:09.94) and second in the 500-yard freestyle (5:03.40), in a dual meet with Missouri (11/11)...
Placed fi rst in the 500-yard freestyle (5:01.00) and second in the 200-yard freestyle (1:56.14), in a
dual with Nebraska-Omaha (11/19)... Finished fi rst in the 200-meter long course freestyle, with a
time of 2:13.12, at the Mayaguez Invite (1/7)... Picked up two fi rst-place fi nishes in the 1,650-yard
freestyle (16:55.34) and the 500-yard freestyle (4:59.23) in a dual with Nebraska (1/14)... Finished
second in the 1,650-yard freestyle (17:00.97) and third in the 400-yard IM (4:37.09), in a dual
meet with Arkansas (1/21)... Finished second in the 800-yard freestyle, with a time of 8:13.13, in
a dual with Iowa State (2/3-4)... Closed out the season with a fi fth-place fi nish in the 1,650-yard
freestyle (16.38.18), 11th in the 400-yard IM (4.28.20), eighth in the 500-yard freestyle, with a
career-best 4.49.68 and swam the anchor leg on the 800-yard freestyle relay team that placed
fourth (7:17.39) at the Big 12 Championships (2/22-25).
2010-11 (SOPHOMORE)Racked up 37 points for the Jayhawks at the 2011 Big 12 Championships in Austin, Texas and was
a member of the 800 freestyle relay that fi nished fourth... Swam career best times at Big 12’s in
the 1650 (16:34.73, fi fth), 500 freestyle (4:49.99, 13th) and 400 IM (4:26.92, 13th)... Finished fi rst
in 1000 freestyle (10:13.56) and second in 500 Freestyle (5:01.59) against Nebraska... Swam to
second place fi nish (16:48.20), in 1650 Freestyle against Arkansas... In 500 Free versus Vanderbilt,
earned fi rst place honors with a time of 4:56.71 and second in 200 Free (1:54.54)... Finished fi rst
in two events during double-dual at Florida International with 10:12.06 time in 1000 Freestyle and
4:58.36 performance in 500 Free... At Georgia Fall Invitational, swam a career best in the 200
freestyle with a time of 1:51.69 and fi nished in the top ten of the 1650 freestyle (16:44.60)... Versus
Missouri, earned a career best time in the 1000 freestyle with 10:05.54 performance... Finished
third in 200 Free (1:53.43), versus Drury/North Dakota... Racked up another third place time
(10:07.88), at Arizona... Had at least the fi fth fastest time on the team in six di! erent events during
the season, with top times in the mile 1650 and 1000 freestyle.... Named a 2010-11 Academic All-
American... Earned Academic All-Big 12 honors... Named to Big 12 Honor Roll.
2009-10 (FRESHMAN)Was named newcomer of the year... Recorded three career-best times at the Big 12 championships,
placing seventh in the 1650-yard freestyle (16:43.63), 14th in the 500-yard freestyle (4:51.90) and
22nd in the 200-yard freestyle (1:52.89)... Won the 1650 freestyle (17:03.74) and the 500 freestyle
(5:02.97) against Nebraska... Won the 1000-yard freestyle (10:17.67) and the 500 freestyle
(5:00.19) at the LMU/UCSD double dual... Was crowned champion of both the 1000 freestyle
(10:16.10) and the 500 freestyle (5:04.85) against Drury... Took second in the 1000 freestyle
(10:22.85) and third in the 500 freestyle (5:03.77) against Missouri... Won the 500 freestyle
(4:58.55) at the UNI/USD double dual... Named First Team Academic All-America by the College
Swimming Coaches Association of America... A member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll
and Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 with a perfect 4.0 GPA.
HIGH SCHOOLA four-time letterwinner for swimming... A three-time state champion in the 500 free... Was a three-time All-State
fi rst team selection... Helped her team win the 2007 State championship... Swam for the Wichita Swim Club, under
coach Eric Nelson.
PERSONALBorn in Dallas, Texas... Parents are Darrell and Julie Swank, younger sister is Rachel Swank... A double major in
accounting and marketing.
Reason you chose KU: I really enjoyed everything about the campus, the team and the coaches
Favorite swimming memory at KU thus far: When last year’s senior class broke out in a dance routine at the senior banquet
Favorite TV show: “NCIS”
Favorite food: Cream cheese pizza
Favorite Lawrence restaurant: El Mezcal
Favorite place on campus to study: Wagnon Student-Athlete Center
Website you visit the most often: Facebook
Farthest place you have ever traveled: Maui, Hawaii
Favorite KU traditithe Wheat during football and basketball games
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Why did you choose KU: I liked the coach
Website you visit most often: vkontakete (Russian Facebook)
Favorite TV show: “X Factor”
Favorite foods: Pizza and cookies
Time you set your alarm clock for during the season: 5:30 a.m.
Describe yourself in one word: Purposeful
ALINA VATSSophomoreBreaststroke, Freestyle
Lugansk, Ukraine • Physical School CAREER BEST TIMES:
N/A
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended the Physical School in Lugansk, Ukraine... Competed in the Ukraine
Championship in 2008.
PERSONAL
Born Alina Vats in Lugansk, Ukraine.
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MADISON WAGNER SeniorSprint FreestyleFt. Myers, Fla. • South Ft. Myers HSCAREER BEST TIMES:
100 Back . . . . . . . 59.64200 Back . . . . . . . 2:07.4850 Free . . . . . . . . 24.10100 Free . . . . . . . 52.46
2011-12 (JUNIOR)
Used primarily as a sprinter... Finished the season with a career-best 24.10 in
the 50-yard freestyle, at the Big 12 Championships (2/22-25).
2010-11 (SOPHOMORE)
Swam career best times at the 2011 Big 12 Championships in two di! erent
events... Those included the 100 backstroke (59.64) and the 200 backstroke
(2:07.48). Also earned 24.15 time in 50 freestyle and swam a time of 52.46
in the 100 freestyle during Big 12’s... Took ninth at the Orange Bowl Swim
Classic in 50 meter freestyle with 29.20 time... Swam 24.62 time during fi nals
of 50 yard freestyle and 1:00.65 in 100 backstroke fi nals during Georgia Fall
Invitational. Also earned 53.57 time during 100 freestyle fi nals of fall invite...
Led team to third place fi nish of 200 yard freestyle relay against Missouri.
2009-10 (FRESHMAN)
Started the ninth place 200-yard freestyle relay team (1:36.03) at the Big
12 Championships... Placed eighth in the 50-yard freestyle (25.02) at the
UCLA/Fresno State double dual... Helped the team earn four points in two relays at the Big
12 Championships... Named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll and Athletic Director’s
Honor Roll for Fall 2009.
HIGH SCHOOL
A four-time letterwinner for both swimming and basketball... Holds all individual records...
A two-time MVP Award winner... A state fi nalist seven times... Helped her basketball team
to the State Final Four twice... A member of the National Honor Society for three years...
Swam for the Swim Florida club team, under coach Mac Kennedy.
PERSONAL
Born in Pittsburgh, Pa... Parents are Chuck and Barb Wagner... Majoring in business and
fi nance... Post-school ambitions include becoming a fi nancial advisor for professional
athletes.
Reason you chose KU: The school is full of tradition and I loved the campus as well as the atmosphere on the team
Favorite swimming memory thus far: Our Miami winter training trip
Favorite sport to compete in other than swimming: Basketball
Types of music at the top of my iPod list are: Rap, hip-hop and R&B
Websites you visit the most often: My e-mail, Twitter and Facebook accounts
Favorite TV show: “Jersey Shore”
Favorite foods: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, salad, corn, macaroni & cheese
Farthest you have ever traveled: Mexico (by plane)
Describe yourself in one word: Fun
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CLARK CAMPBELL Head Coach11th SeasonCo� eyville, Kan.CAREER RECORD:
Overall . . . . . . . . 145-81 (.623)at KU 77-36 ( .681)
CAREER AT KANSAS (2002-PRESENT)
Now in his 11th season at Kansas, head coach Clark Campbell is looking for continued
excellence. During Clark Campbell’s 10th season as the head swimming coach at Kansas,
the team fi nished with a 5-5 dual meet record. The Jayhawks were strong at home in 2011-
12, recording a 3-1 record at Robinson Natatorium. The team also placed 13 members on
the Academic All-Big 12 team and posted a 3.62 GPA during the spring 2012 semester,
earning a spot on the College Swimming Coaches Association’s Scholar All-America Team
Award list.
During Campbell’s ninth season as head swim coach, KU compiled its second highest dual
meet win total since 2008-09, with a 10-5 record and a 2-1 mark in the Big 12. KU was also
a strong performer at its home pool, amassing a 5-1 record inside Robinson Natatorium.
Under his guidance, senior Iuliia Kuzhil represented KU at the 2011 NCAA Championships in
Austin, Texas, where she competed in the 100 and 200 yard backstroke events.
Outside of the pool, Campbell’s team compiled a combined 3.21 GPA for the fall 2010
semester, which was the fourth highest of any team in the Kansas athletic program.
Twin sister swimmers, Alyssa and Brittany Potter were inducted into Rho Chi, a national
academic honor society for pharmacy following the 2010-11 season and senior Joy Bunting
was named the 2011 Outstanding Woman Student in Athletics.
The Jayhawks fi nished a successful 2009-10 season with a 9-4 dual record under the
leadership of Campbell. KU had two representatives at the NCAA Championships, one
Honorable Mention All-American and 13 swimmers and divers named to the 2010 Academic
All-Big 12 Team.
At the 2010 NCAA Championships, backstroke swimmer Iuliia Kuzhil placed ninth in both
the 100-yard (52.02) and 200-yard (1:53.44) backstroke events. Diving standout Meg
Proehl also competed, placing 23rd on the one-meter board and 32nd on the three-meter
board. For her outstanding performances throughout the season, Proehl was named Big 12
Diver of the Week twice.
Campbell led the Jayhawks to an exceptional 2008-09 campaign, securing an 11-3 record.
The team shattered nine school records, including all fi ve relay records, during the season.
Kansas had 18 swimmers and divers named to the 2009 Academic All-Big 12 Team, with six
Jayhawks maintaining perfect 4.00 grade point averages.
Three Jayhawks qualifi ed for the 2009 NCAA Championships, including freestyle swimmer
Maria Mayrovich, backstroke standout Iuliia Kuzhil and diver Erin Mertz. Campbell coached
Mayrovich to a 20th-place fi nish in the 50 yard freestyle, 21st in the 200 yard freestyle
and 19th in the 100 yard freestyle. Mayrovich’s 200 yard freestyle time of 1:46.19 smashed
the school record by 0.82 seconds. Kuzhil broke her own school record in the 100 yard
backstroke at the Championships with a time of 53.06 seconds, which was strong enough for a 21st-place
fi nish.
Campbell and the Jayhawks raced to a winning 7-2 dual meet record in the 2007-08 season, capping it
o! with a fourth-place fi nish at the 2008 Big 12 Championships in Austin, Texas. Seventeen of Campbell’s
swimmers and divers were named to the Swimming and Diving Academic All-Big 12 team in February, the
most in the Big 12 Conference. The Jayhawks collaboratively shattered four Robinson Natatorium records,
adding fi ve Kansas all-time records at the Big 12 Championship meet. The Jayhawks additionally broke 14
records in opponents’ pools, for a grand total of 23 new records for Campbell’s swimmers and divers on the
impressive season.
Campbell coached junior Danielle Herrmann to her second-consecutive NCAA appearance in the 200 IM,
100 and 200-yard breaststroke events. Herrmann set Kansas all-time records in all three of her NCAA-swum
events, while also capturing two of the four Robinson Natatorium records. Mayrovich contributed to Kansas’
home pool records, shattering the last two Robinson Natatorium records in the 100 and 200-yard free events.
For her performances, Mayrovich was named Big 12 Swimmer of the Week on Nov. 8.
In addition to an emphasis on academics and athletics, Campbell and the Jayhawks place an importance on
community service. For her community service e! orts, diver Meghan Proehl was named to the Big 12 Winter
Good Works team. Mertz joined Mayrovich and Proehl as the three Jayhawks to receive Big 12 individual
accolades when Mertz was named Big 12 Diver of the Week Feb. 20 for her fi rst-place fi nishes on the one and
three-meter boards against Iowa State the previous week.
During Campbell’s fi fth season at Kansas (2006-07), Kansas achieved an overall season record of 6-1 in dual
meet action and a 2-1 fi nish in the Big 12 Conference. The Jayhawks paved a path to a third-place fi nish at the
Big 12 Conference Championships in College Station, Texas, the best conference fi nish for Kansas since 2004,
when Kansas also placed third. Seven broken records completed the 448.50 point fi nish behind swimming
and diving powerhouses Texas A&M and Texas.
Under Campbell in 2006, the Jayhawks established 12 Kenyon Athletic Center Natatorium records, while
cruising to a third-place fi nish at the Nike Cup-Kenyon Invitational in December. Senior diver Shelby Noonan
reeled in Big 12 co-Diver of the Week accolades for her performance in College Park, Md., in November at the
Terrapin Cup Invitational where Kansas rallied for a second-place fi nish.
Three Kansas swimmers received invitations to compete in the 2007 NCAA Swimming and Diving
Championships March 8-10 in Minneapolis, Minn., at the Minnesota Aquatic Center. Kansas’ three swimmers,
sophomore Danielle Herrmann, freshman Ashley Robinson and senior Jenny Short, were the most since 1998
when the Jayhawks also sent three competitors. Campbell coached Short to the 200-yard Kansas backstroke
record following her record-breaking stint at the Big 12 Championships where she additionally broke the 100-
yard backstroke record and was a member of the 200 and 400-yard record-breaking medley relay teams.
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Continuing the high academic standards set forth by Campbell and the Kansas coaching
sta� , the Jayhawks placed 16 swimmers and divers on the Academic All-Big 12 team, with
14 on the fi rst team (3.2+ GPA) and two on the second team (3.0-3.19 GPA) during the
2006-07 season. In addition, the Jayhawks attained the highest GPA of all Kansas athletics
teams during the spring 2006 semester, accumulating a 3.39 GPA.
Campbell completed his fourth year at Kansas with an 8-2 dual meet record and a perfect
3-0 mark in Big 12 competition. He also recorded his 100th career win during the 2005-06
season and coached the Jayhawks to a fourth-place fi nish at the Big 12 Championships.
Kansas set four school records and had had six swimmers qualify for the NCAA
Championships. The Jayhawks jumped into the College Swimming Coaches Association of
America (CSCAA) Division I Top-25 Poll for the fi rst time since 1997, an outstanding honor
for both Campbell and the team. The Jayhawks accepted Academic All-America team
honors for the second year in a row. Their team GPA of 3.26 during the fall semester placed
them fi rst in the Big 12 Conference. Fourteen Jayhawks were selected as Academic All-Big
12 First Team honorees. While two Jayhawks received second team accolades.
As an Academic All-America team, Kansas repeated its outstanding performance in the
classroom during the spring semester, improving its team GPA to 3.39. The achievement
placed the Jayhawks 22nd highest among all Division I swimming and diving programs and
fi rst within the Big 12 Conference. The swimming and diving team also recorded the highest
GPA among all athletic teams at the University of Kansas. Seven Jayhawk swimmers were
selected Academic All-America honorable mention.
Under Campbell, freshman Ashley Leidigh earned Academic All-American status for her
accomplishments, both academically and athletically, during the spring semester. Leidigh
made her fi rst appearance at the NCAA Championships in Athens, Ga., competing in both
the 100 and 200-yard butterfl y.
During the 2004-05 season, the Jayhawk swimmers had 16 entries into KU’s top-fi ve
record books. Two swimmers, Amy Gruber and Jenny Short, qualifi ed for the 2005 NCAA
Championships.
Campbell’s team not only performed well in the pool, but also in the classroom. Jenny
Short, Jackie Krueger, Lindsey Urbatchka and Terri Schramka were all honored by the
CSCAA as Academic All-Americans for the 2004-05 season. The Jayhawks’ 3.21 team GPA
also landed Kansas on the CSCAA Academic All-America team’s list, where KU ranked 40th
overall for highest team GPA. The swimming and diving team had 17 members named
to the Academic All-Big 12 Team, 15 to the fi rst team and two on the second team. In
Campbell’s fi rst four seasons, the swimming and diving program has produced two Senior
Scholar-Athletes of the Year in Gwen Haley and Gruber.
COACHING AT EVANSVILLE
Campbell, the 2000 Missouri Valley Conference Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach of the Year,
led several athletes to success at the national level and helped the Evansville program reach new
heights. Impressively, the Purple Eagles established school records in all 19 men’s and women’s events
while Campbell was at the helm of the program in 1998. Those top marks included 12 Missouri Valley
Conference records. During his four year tenure at Evansville, his squads were named Academic All-
America by the CSCAA all eight semesters.
Prior to his appointment at Evansville, Campbell served as an assistant men’s coach at the University
of Minnesota from 1995-98. During his time in Minneapolis, the Golden Gophers captured Big
Ten Conference titles in 1996 and 1998 while earning top-15 fi nishes all three years at the NCAA
Championships. Campbell served as the head coach of the men’s and women’s programs at West
Virginia Wesleyan from 1993-95 and directed that school into a top 10 NAIA program in just two years.
He was named the NAIA Swimming Coach of the Year in 1995.
PERSONAL
Campbell competed as a professional triathlete for seven years before his coaching career began. After
turning professional at the age of 19, he became one of the most consistent top-10 fi nishers on the pro circuit.
During his career, Campbell was self-coached. He was the 1986 National Long Course Champion and the
1990 runner-up at the United States Triathlon Series National Championship. Campbell received a Bachelor’s
degree from Kansas in 1993, and a Master’s in physical education/coaching from West Virginia University in
1995. Campbell and his wife, Cassie, have three children, Canaan,Cierra and Claire.
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ERIC ELLIOTT Diving CoachNinth SeasonAlexandria, Va.HONORS:
2008 Big 12 ChampionshipCoach of the Meet
CAREER AT KANSAS (2005-PRESENT)
During the 2011-12 season, Elliott saw two divers represent Kansas at
the Zone ‘D’ Diving Championships. Junior Christy Cash, qualifi ed for
the second time, fi nishing 30th (228.50) in the one-meter, 28th in the
three-meter (241.15) and 18th on the platform (214.55). Sophomore
Alyssa Golden, a fi rst time qualifi er, fi nished 35th (211.65) in the one-
meter, 28th (128.75) on the platform and 38th (189.15) in the three-
meter event. With Elliott’s assistance, both set career-high marks in
all three events during the 2011-12 season.
Under Elliott’s guidance, sophomore diver Christy Cash represented
KU in the Zone ‘D’ Diving Championships, where she fi nished 22nd
in the platform (182.20), 30th in the 1-meter (225.40) and 33rd on
the 3-meter (224.40). With Elliott’s assistance, Cash also had career
best performances during the 2010-11 season in three events, (one
meter, 272.25), (three meter, 246.90), and (platform, 225.60). Divers
Taylor Ilten and Alyssa Golden also recorded career best scores, in
the one meter and three meter dives during the 2010-11 season.
Throughout the 2009-10 season, Elliot helped diver Meghan
Proehl reach the NCAA Championships through her outstanding
performances. Proehl set career-highs on both the one-meter (299.97 points)
and three-meter (303.38) boards. She was named Big 12 Diver of the Week for
her accomplishments. Both Proehl and diver Allison Ho were also named to the
Academic All-Big 12 teams for their performances in the classroom.
During the 2008-09 season, Elliot coached diver Erin Mertz to All-America status
at the Zone D Diving meet with her seventh-place fi nish on the one-meter board.
She became the fi rst Jayhawk to earn All-America honors since Kristin Nilsen
accomplished the feat in 1998 with her 15th place performance in the 200 yard
breaststroke. Mertz was the fi rst KU diver to earn the honor since Michelle Rojohn
won the three-meter diving event in 1996.
Under the direction of Elliott during the 2007-08 campaign, four Kansas divers
competed at the 2008 NCAA Zone D meet at the University of Houston. Mertz,
junior Hannah McMacken, sophomore Meghan Proehl and senior Jenny Roberts
collaborated to represent the Jayhawks in Texas. Four KU divers were named to
the 2007-08 Academic All-Big 12 team, while two Jayhawks received individual
Big 12 accolades on the season.
Proehl was named to the Big 12 Winter Good Works Team for her excellence in
academics, combined with her signifi cant community service e! orts with Habitat
for Humanity and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Additionally, for her
outstanding freshman campaign, Mertz received Big 12 Diver of the Week honors
Feb. 20.
The Kansas divers completed an impressive 2006-07 season with three NCAA
Zone Diving Championship qualifi ers, contributing to Kansas’ 6-1 overall record
and 2-1 record in the Big 12 Conference. Then senior Shelby Noonan, junior
Jenny Roberts and freshman Meghan Proehl represented Kansas at the NCAA
Zone D Diving Championships at the Jamail Texas Swim Center March 2-4 on
the University of Texas campus in Austin, Texas. Noonan, Roberts and Proehl all
placed in the top-20 in their respective events as Noonan reeled in an eighth-
place fi nish on the one-meter board and a 12th-place fi nish in the three-meter
competition.
In early 2006 competition, Noonan, Roberts and Proehl swept fi rst, second
and third in the one-meter diving competition in the double-dual meet against
Nebraska-Omaha and South Dakota State. That fi nish followed their domination
against the University of Northern Iowa, where the trio qualifi ed for the Zone D
Championships at the third meet on the Jayhawks’ schedule. Later in the season,
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under the instruction of Elliott, Noonan reeled in Big 12 co-diver
of the week accolades for her performance at the Terrapin Cup
Invitational. Noonan fi nished second on both the one-meter board
(255.30) and three-meter board (275.85) in the competition.
In addition to success on the diving board, the Kansas divers excelled
in the classroom. Sophomore Hannah McMacken and Roberts were
named to the Academic All-Big 12 First Team, posting a GPA of 3.2 or
higher, while Noonan earned second team accolades, posting a GPA
between 3.0-3.19. Sixteen swimmers and divers earned Academic
All-Big 12 team accolades, with 14 receiving fi rst team nominations
and two receiving second team honors.
During the 2005-06 season, Elliott had three Jayhawks qualify for
the Zone D Diving Championships in Columbia, Mo. Senior Robyn
Karlage, Noonan, and senior Casey Topol scored in the top-25 in
the one-meter competition. In three-meter competition, Karlage,
Noonan, and Topol all placed in the top-30.
Under Elliott, Noonan led the 2005-06 team with fi rst-place fi nishes
against Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa State and Drury. She
also earned a fourth-place fi nish at the Minnesota Invitational,
where the swimming and diving team placed third.
CAREER BEFORE KANSAS
Elliott joined the Jayhawks for the 2004-05 season after one year as
the head diving coach at the University of Louisiana-Monroe. Prior
to coaching at Louisiana-Monroe, he was a volunteer assistant coach
with the University of Georgia diving team. He started an age-group
program with Dan Laak in 1995 in Athens, Ga. In eight years with
the program, he coached divers that reached the Junior National
fi nals and represented the Junior U.S. Diving team in international
competitions.
Elliott began his coaching career at Upper Marion High School
in Pennsylvania before serving as the head diving coach at Old
Dominion University from 1993-94 and Virginia Tech from 1994-95.
A native of Alexandria, Va., Elliott was an accomplished diver himself. He earned
high school All-American diving honors at Mount Vernon High School and NCAA
Division II All-American honors at West Chester University in Pennsylvania.
He graduated from West Chester with a secondary education degree with an
emphasis in history in 1992.
PERSONAL
Elliott is married to Kirsteen Bennington and they have a son, Liam, and daughter,
Doran.
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JEN FOX Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator 10th SeasonMansfi eld, Ohio
CAREER AT KANSAS (2003-PRESENT)
While assisting Campbell and Elliott, Fox helped the Jayhawks to a 5-5 dual
meet record in 2011-12. Outside of the pool, the team placed 13 members on
the Academic All-Big 12 team and posted a 3.62 GPA during the spring 2012
semester, earning a spot on the College Swimming Coaches Association’s
Scholar All-America Team Award list.
Fox’s leadership helped KU compile a 10-5 record in dual competition during
the 2010-11 season and a 2-1 mark in the Big 12. Under her guidance, senior
swimmer Iuliia Kuzhil represented KU at the 2011 NCAA Championships in
Austin, Texas, where she competed in the 100 and 200 yard backstroke
events.
Collaboratively with Campbell and Elliott, Fox assisted in leading Kansas to
a 9-4 dual record during the 2009-10 season. KU had two representatives
at the NCAA Championships, one All-America Honorable Mention and 13
swimmers and divers named to the 2010 Academic All-Big 12 Team.
Fox helped lead the Jayhawks to a successful 2008-09 campaign, securing
an 11-3 record. The team shattered nine school records, including all fi ve
relay records during the season. Kansas had 18 swimmers and divers named
to the 2009 Academic All-Big 12 Team, with six Jayhawks maintaining
perfect 4.0 grade point averages.
During the 2007-08 season, Fox assisted in leading the Jayhawks to a winning 7-2 dual meet
record, capping the season o� with a fourth-place fi nish at the 2008 Big 12 Championships
in Austin, Texas. Under Campbell, Fox and Elliott, 17 swimmers and divers were named
to the Swimming and Diving Academic All-Big 12 team, the most in the conference. The
Jayhawks collaboratively shattered four Robinson Natatorium records, fi ve Kansas all-time
records and 14 records in opponents’ pools, for a grand total of 23 broken records for the
Kansas swimmers and divers in the impressive 2007-08 season.
Fox assisted in guiding the 2006-07 Jayhawks to one of their most successful seasons yet,
including a third-place fi nish at the Big 12 Conference Championships, which marked the
second time in four seasons that Kansas accomplished the feat.
That team broke eight Kansas records on the season, seven at the 2007 Big 12 Championship
meet and one at the NCAA Championship meet. In addition, 12 Kenyon Athletic Center
Natatorium records were established by Kansas swimmers in Gambier, Ohio, at the Nike
Cup-Kenyon Invitational in December 2006.
Fox returned to KU in 2003 to take the position of assistant coach and head recruiting
coordinator under Campbell. She was a student assistant under former KU head coach
Cathy Burgess during the 2000-01 season. She graduated from KU in 2001 with a general
studies degree in communications.
After graduation, the Mansfi eld, Ohio, native, joined the full-time sta� of Athletes in Action.
Athletes in Action is a Christian-based sports group that helps student-athletes throughout
the country. AIA sent her to the University of Virginia where she became a volunteer
assistant under head coach Mark Bernardino and worked with the men’s and women’s
swimming teams. Both teams fi nished in the top 10 in the NCAA.
SWIMMING CAREER AT KU (1996-2000)
Former head coach and former assistant athletic director Gary Kempf recruited Fox to swim
for Kansas. Fox competed in the backstroke and the freestyle events. She was a seven-time
scorer at the Big 12 Championships during her tenure as an athlete at KU from 1996-2000.
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JOY BUNTINGVolunteer Assistant CoachSecond Season
Greeley, Colo.
CAREEER AT KANSAS (2011-PRESENT)
Former Jayhawk breaststroke and butterfl y specialist Joy Bunting enters
her second season as a volunteer assistant coach for coach Clark Campbell
and the 2012-13 Kansas swimming and diving team.
Bunting completed her four year swimming career at the Big 12
Championships in February 2011, where she tallied 43 total points for the
Jayhawks, including a career best time of 2:02.58 in the 200 Butterfl y.
She made an immediate impact on the program during her freshman
season as she earned Newcomer of the Year honors and the Karen Dionne
Award for Most Inspirational Swimmer.
She was named to the Academic All-Big 12 Team on numerous occasions
and was honored by KU following her season with the 2011 Outstanding
Woman Student in Athletics as part of The University of Kansas Women’s
Recognition Program.
“Joy will be an awesome addition to our sta� ,” said head coach Clark Campbell. “Her
presence as a leader and coach will help our athletes get better because Joy has the ability
to develop our team in and out of the water.”
“Joy brings a lot of enthusiasm, heart and energy to this program,” assistant coach Jen Fox
said. “I can’t wait to start working with her on deck.”
Bunting was a four-year letter winner in swimming and holds school records in the 100 fl y,
100 breast and 200 IM, as well as the 200 medley relay, 200 and 400 freestyle relays. She
was named 2004 Rookie of the Year and received all-conference honors 2004-07 as well
as All-American honors in the 200 IM and 200 breast in 2006 and 2007.
Bunting graduated in May 2012, with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies.
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DEBBIE VAN SAUN Senior Associate AD/Senior Woman Administrator
Debbie Van Saun joined the Kansas Athletics sta� as an Associate Athletics
Director and Senior Woman Administrator in August 2007. In July 2011, Van
Saun was named Senior Associate Athletics Director. At Kansas, Van Saun
directly supervises selected sports and provides administrative guidance to
those coaches and their programs. Those selected sports include women’s
basketball, rowing, men’s golf, women’s golf, softball, and swimming and
diving. In addition, Van Saun oversees Student-Athlete Development, Sports
Medicine, Travel, Risk Management, and works closely with student-athletes
regarding fi nancial aid, housing, summer school, fi fth-year aid and other
pertinent areas. It is Van Saun’s responsibility to monitor Kansas Athletics’
e� orts to comply with Title IX and NCAA gender equity principles, as well as
monitor NCAA governance issues and contribute to the University’s position
on new NCAA legislation.
Van Saun came to KU from the City of Lawrence, where she served in
numerous positions: as assistant city manager, assistant utilities director,
assistant fi nance director and collections supervisor. Her roles with the City
date back to 1979 and concluded when she came to KU in 2007.
Van Saun earned two degrees from KU, a Bachelors in Education and a
Masters in Public Administration.
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TEGAN THORNBERRYDirector of OperationsSecond Season
Tegan Thornberry started at Kansas Athletics in August, 2003 and served as
the travel manager until September, 2011. In September, 2011 Thornberry’s
position changed to Director of Team Operations for Swimming/Diving &
Track/Cross Country. She is responsible for Director of Operations duties for
both sports, including a liaison role with Student Athlete Services (fi nancial
aid, textbooks, housing, etc.), coordinating team travel, and working
with the head coaches on submitting weekly practice logs to Compliance
through JumpForward software. In her new role, Thornberry will continue
her current travel-related duties with Olympic Sports and, as time allows in
her primary role with both sports, continue to work on post-season travel
arrangements.
Thornberry was a member of the Kansas golf team and also worked as a
men’s basketball manager while in school. She also spent time as a baseball
operations intern for the Kansas City Royals.
Thornberry earned her bachelor’s degree in sports and fi tness management and her
master’s in sport studies at KU.
She was born in Seoul, South Korea and attended Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in
Overland Park, Kan. While in high school she played softball and golf.
Thornberry is a member of the Society of Collegiate Travel Management. Her main hobby
is golf.
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SHEAHON ZENGER Athletics DirectorSecond Year
Dr. Sheahon (SHAY-un) Zenger is a coach at heart. But when KU Chancellor Bernadette
Gray-Little introduced the Hays, Kan., native as KU’s Athletics Director January 3, 2011,
he promised not to call any plays for the coaches. That doesn’t mean, though, that he
won’t be right there with them - and their student-athletes - every step of the way. For
it’s his genuine care for coaches and student-athletes that has stamped his career in
intercollegiate athletics.
Zenger comes to KU after serving for fi ve years as athletics director at Illinois State
University, helping steer ISU Athletics to a place of prominence in the Missouri Valley
Conference. The Redbirds won a conference-leading seven league titles during the 2009-
10 season and captured their second Valley All-Sports Trophy in three years.
ISU’s Weisbecker Scholarship Fund membership grew 65 percent during his tenure, and
capital projects boomed. The Illinois State Baseball Stadium at Du� y Bass Field was
o� cially dedicated in May 2009 to culminate the completion of that $3.5 million project. In
addition, funding for the Redbird Arena locker room improvements has also been secured.
With experience as an educator, coach, fundraiser and administrator, Zenger brought
a plan to Illinois State, and with the help of the head coaches and administrative sta� ,
personalized that strategic plan for Redbird Athletics. As a result, the athletics department
saw record-high grade-point averages (GPA) in each of the last four years, including a best-
ever department-wide 3.13 GPA in fall 2009. Redbird student-athletes now regularly carry a
GPA of 3.0 or better. ISU student-athletes have also contributed more than 2,000 hours of
community service in each of the last fi ve years, including 3,500 hours during the 2009-10
athletic season.
In addition to Valley All-Sports titles in 2008 and 2010, in his last three years at ISU Zenger
led the department to 16 top-fi ve fi nishes in its 17 Valley sports - the highest percentage of
top-fi ve fi nishers in league history.
Zenger secured a fi ve-year apparel contract for Redbird Athletics, and signifi cantly
increased the marketing of the program in the Central Illinois region, most notably with a
campaign centered on the award-winning marketing campaign “Spread the Red.” He also
witnessed record-setting attendance fi gures in football, men’s basketball and women’s
basketball, while seeing 17 Redbird teams advance to postseason play.
At the beginning, Zenger wasn’t headed toward a career in administration. He was nine
years old when he told his father he wanted to be a coach, and it didn’t take long for that
dream to materialize. After playing football at Fort Hays State and Mid-American Nazarene
College, he fi nished his undergraduate degree at Kansas State. Even before he received
his bachelor’s degree in English and secondary education in 1988, Zenger was assisting
the football coaches at Manhattan (Kan.) High School. His fi rst college football coaching job came at Drake
University right after graduation.
In 1989, at age 23, Zenger joined Bill Snyder’s sta� at Kansas State as one of the nation’s youngest full-time
football sta� members; he served in key roles as assistant recruiting coordinator and director of football
operations. Zenger completed his master’s degree in journalism and mass communication in 1992 while
helping Snyder bring Wildcat football to unprecedented success.
It became evident, though, that more than coaching was in store for Zenger. He sought advice from then-KU
Chancellor Gene Budig, who convinced him to pursue a Ph.D. at KU. As he completed his Ph.D. in educational
policy and leadership (1996), Zenger contributed communications and special projects support to the o� ce
of the executive vice-chancellor, Ed Meyen, and wrote the professional life history of then-chancellor Del
Shankel, while strengthening his understanding of university leadership at the highest levels.
While focusing his attention on academics, he managed to stay involved in the world of intercollegiate
athletics, and specifi cally football. ‘Involved’ may be an understatement. In 1993 Zenger and a friend founded
American Football Quarterly, a magazine for coaches. Zenger served as publisher - and then editor - until
1995, when he sold his share of the by-then-thriving magazine.
Still, coaching stayed in his blood. After earning his doctorate, Zenger in 1996 signed on as the recruiting
coordinator for the brand-new NCAA Division I football program at the University of South Florida. A year
later he joined the University of Wyoming football sta� as recruiting coordinator and within two years rose to
assistant head coach, a position he still considers one of the crowning achievements of his career.
Zenger stayed at Wyoming through the 2000 season before returning to Kansas State. He spent a year in
the KSU College of Business, raising more than $2 million and restructuring its development program with
research and planning. He rejoined KSU Athletics in 2001 as assistant athletics director for major gifts, helping
KSU initiate important development strategies. In 2002 he was appointed KSU’s associate athletics director
for development, a position he held until 2005, when he was named Athletics Director at Illinois State.
A published author and researcher, Zenger served for three years on the NCAA Division I Committee on
Student-Athlete Reinstatement. He also served on two NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision
(FCS) Division committees, and was a member of the Executive Committee of NACDA’s Division I FCS Athletic
Directors Association.
He is also a member of many professional and university organizations, including the National Association
of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), the Association for the Study of Higher Education and the
American Football Coaches Association.
Zenger is married to the former Pam McAnarney. The couple has three children: Luke (14), Abby (12) and
Jake (10).
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BERNADETTE GRAY-LITTLEUniversity ChancellorThird Year
A highly-regarded scholar, teacher and university leader, Bernadette Gray-
Little began her tenure as the 17th chancellor of the University of Kansas
on Aug. 15, 2009. As KU chancellor, Gray-Little is the chief executive o� cer
of the university, overseeing campuses in Lawrence, Kansas City, Overland
Park, Salina and Wichita, as well as research and educational centers in
Garden City, Hays, Parsons, Pittsburg, Topeka and Yoder.
Chancellor Gray-Little’s goals for KU include enhancing student achievement
so that more KU students graduate in four years, as well as spurring more
research and scholarly activities that enhance quality of life and create
economic growth. During her service as chancellor she also has made it a
point to meet with Kansans and with KU alumni throughout the state and
nation to learn about their aspirations for the university.
Gray-Little was one of four university leaders selected to represent the
Association of Public and Land-grant Universities at a White House
summit on math and science education in January 2010. She is also on the
board of trustees for the Online Computer Library Center, an international
organization dedicated to expanding public access to information and
research.
Gray-Little previously was executive vice chancellor and provost from
2006 to 2009 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A professor
of psychology, she rose to the post of UNC’s chief academic o� cer after
successive administrative appointments, including dean of the College
of Arts and Sciences. While at UNC, she earned a reputation as a champion for the highest
quality educational experience for students and a strong advocate for faculty and for
research.
A native of eastern North Carolina, Gray-Little received her bachelor’s degree from
Marywood College in Scranton, Pa., and her master’s and doctoral degrees in psychology
from Saint Louis University. She earned a Fulbright Fellowship to study in Denmark. She
also served as a Social Science Research Council Fellow and received a Ford Foundation
Senior Scholar Fellowship through the National Research Council.
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LUKE BRADFORD
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
AARON CARBUHN
TEAM NUTRITIONIST
ZACH CARNAHAN
COMMUNICATIONS
DEMETRIUS DANIELS
EQUIPMENT MANAGER
CARIE GALLAGHER
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
SHERIECE SADBERRY
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST
LAURA JACOBSEN
ACADEMIC ADVISOR
BETH MORFORD
MASSAGE THERAPIST
BERNIE KISH
NATATORIUM DIRECTOR
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Senior Stephanie Payne and junior Brooke Brull both recorded Olympic Trial times,
while junior Christy Cash and sophomore Alyssa Golden competed at the NCAA
Zone ‘D’ Championships for the Jayhawks, who fi nished the season with a 5-5
record and placed fourth at the Big 12 Championships with 423 points.
Out of the water, the team welcomed brand new locker room facility. The $200,000
renovation included 32 lockers, seven individual showers, a new training area
complete with an ice machine, two new swimsuit dryers and a 40-inch fl at screen TV.
“We are absolutely thrilled to have the new locker room and it is a big upgrade
for us,” said head coach Clark Campbell at the time. “We really appreciate all the
donors and supporters of the program, who without their help could not have
completed this project.”
With its new facilities in place, the team started the season on the road, traveling to
Tucson, Ariz., to take on the University of Arizona on Oct. 8 in a dual meet. Payne
was the lone winner for the Jayhawks, with a 2:08.23 time in the 200-yard IM, as
they fell to the Wildcats, 170-80.
Two weeks later, the Jayhawks faced another tough road test, traveling to Minnesota
on Oct. 21 for a dual with Golden Gophers who fi nished the season ranked 15th. A
206-87 defeat dropped the team’s record to 0-2.
A clean sweep would welcome Clark Campbell and his swimmers in Cedar Falls, Iowa,
the site of their fi rst double dual meet of the season on Oct. 22, as they defeated host
Northern Iowa (186-105) and North Dakota (176-117) en route to evening their season
record at 2-2. Junior transfer Svetlana Golovchun captured her fi rst event victory in
collegiate competition, as she fi nished with a 59.52 time in the 100-yard backstroke.
After a stretch of meets on the road to open up the season, the team returned to
Robinson Natatorium to host a dual with Illinois on Oct. 29. Junior Vanessa Hanbury
and sophomore Alison Lusk captured two events apiece, as KU swam
past the Illini 174.5-118.5 and brought its dual meet record to 3-2 for
the season.
The Jayhawks had more than two weeks to rest before welcoming Big
12 Border Showdown rival Missouri Nov. 11 into Robinson Natatorium.
KU hung with the No. 15 Tigers for the majority of the meet. Three
straight fi rst-place fi nishes by junior Rebecca Swank (1,000-yard
freestyle), senior Shannon Garlie (200-yard freestyle), and freshman
Deanna Marks (100-yard backstroke) in the meet’s fi rst four events
gave the Crimson and Blue a solid start, but the Tigers proved to be
too much, reeling o� a 185-102 victory.
A week later, KU would break the .500 barrier yet again, with one of
their most successful meets all season against the Mavericks from
Nebraska-Omaha on Nov. 19. The Jayhawks swam past UNO by a
150-78 score, but it was the divers who made the biggest splash
inside Robinson. Junior diver Christy Cash would secure her second-
straight spot at the NCAA Zone ‘D’ Diving Championships with her
fi rst-place fi nish in both the one and three meter events. Sophomore
Alyssa Golden would make sure she gave her teammate company at
Zones, qualifying for the fi rst time in her career.
2011-12 SEASON IN REVIEW
2011-12 RESULTS
Date Opponent Event Location Result9/30 Intrasquad Lawrence, Kan. Blue 144, Crimson 123 10/8 at Arizona Tucson, Ariz. L, 170-8010/21 at Minnesota Minneapolis, Minn. L, 206-8710/22 at UNI Cedar Falls, Iowa W, 186-105 vs. North Dakota W, 176-11710/29 Illinois Lawrence, Kan. W, 174.5-118.511/11 Missouri Lawrence, Kan. L, 185-10211/19 Nebraska-Omaha Lawrence, Kan. W, 150-7812/1-3 Mizzou Invite Columbia, Mo. 3rd (604)1/7 vs. LaSalle/St. Michaels Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 1st (238)1/14 Nebraska Lawrence, Kan. W, 155-1451/21 at Arkansas Fayetteville, Ark. L, 199-962/4 at Iowa State Ames, Iowa L, 158-1422/25 Big 12 Championships Columbia, Mo. 4th (423)3/9-11 NCAA Zone D Diving Iowa City, Iowa Cash (18th), Golden (28th)
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“It is really nice to get that qualifying score done this early,” said diving coach Eric
Elliott following the dual accomplishment. “Now we can work on some dives that we
are really going to need once we get to the Championships.”
KU would make its fi rst of two trips to the Mizzou Aquatic Center in Columbia
during the season, this time for the Mizzou Invite, which took place during a three-
day stretch in December. Out of eight schools, Kansas would fi nish in third place
behind host Missouri and Boise State. The Jayhawks earned 604 points, which was
119 points ahead of fourth place fi nisher North Texas, to close out the fall season.
The highlight of the invitational came on the fi rst day, as sophomore Morgan Sharp
set a new school record in the 500-yard freestyle with her time of 4:48.01, which
surpassed the old KU mark of 4:48.77, set by Gina Gnatzig in 2006.
“It doesn’t happen too often to have a record fall this early in the season, but Morgan
just did an awesome job,” Campbell said following his swimmer’s record-breaking
performance. “We have been working with her and tweaked her stroke a bit and she
has taken to it really well.”
After a light December slate, Kansas boarded a plane and traveled to Mayaguez,
Puerto Rico for its annual training trip. The Jayhawks arrived on Jan. 3 for their
eight-day stay in the Spanish-speaking territory. Night swimming, land and water
workouts all led up to the Mayaguez Invite, which took place on Jan. 7. The event
pitted KU against fi rst time opponents LaSalle and St. Michael’s and took place in a
long course format. The Jayhawks fi nished fi rst during competition with a total of
238 points, (103 in front of second place LaSalle). Kansas would perform well in the
warm waters under the Puerto Rican sun, claiming fi rst place honors in all but one
event.
A mere four days after returning to the continental U.S., the Jayhawks jumped back
into their home waters for a Senior Day match-up with former Big 12 foe Nebraska
on Jan. 14. Seniors Shannon Garlie, Sarah Hettenbach, Kath Liggett and Stephanie
Payne were all honored in a pre-meet ceremony as KU looked to fi nish their home
season strong. The ‘Hawks would do just that handing Nebraska a 155-145 defeat. The
Kansas juniors would steal some of their senior counterparts’ thunder as Rebecca
Swank and Brooke Brull won a total of three events, giving KU a 3-1 home record
on the season. The senior day victory also pushed Kansas’ record to 5-3 on the year,
which marked the 11th-straight season a KU team has reached the fi ve win plateau.
Kansas would close out the busy month of January in Fayetteville, Ark., with a loss to
the Razorbacks on Jan. 21, 199-96. The Razorbacks would take the meet’s fi rst seven
events heading into the diving break, while KU fi nished fi rst in a total of only two
down the stretch. Senior Stephanie Payne was the fi rst in the 400-yard IM (4:29.21)
and the Jayhawks were the fastest in the 800-yard freestyle relay with a time of
7:38.18. The loss dropped Kansas to 5-4 on the season, heading into its fi nal regular
season dual meet.
The team’s fi nal regular season test came in Ames, Iowa, against Big 12 opponent
Iowa State on Feb. 2-3. The Cyclones would get the best of the Jayhawks on the
fi rst day of the two-day dual meet, leading by a score of 82-68. The next day, KU
would push ISU to the brink, keeping the meet close with just two events left to
go, but Iowa State would muster only its third victory over KU in program history
by the slimmest of margins, taking the fi nal relay event and in return, the meet,
158-142. Payne kept the ‘Hawks in it up until the fi nal solo event, thanks to her fi rst-
place fi nish and 3:16.69 time in the 300-yard IM. The loss gave Kansas a fi nal regular
season record of 5-5 and made the Jayhawks 0-2 in a pair of Big 12 match-ups
during the season.
2011-12 SEASON IN REVIEW
M o rg a n S h a r p p l a ce d i n t wo eve n t s a t t h e B i g 1 2 C h a m p i o n s h i p .
Christy Cash placed seventh in platform diving at the Big 12 Championship.
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With the regular season over, KU shifted its attention to the Big 12 Championships on
Feb. 22-25 in Columbia, Mo. During the four day competition, Kansas would amass
a total of 423 points, which was good for fourth place. A total of 20 KU swimmers
would earn top times in 36 di� erent events, while two Jayhawk divers achieved
lifetime best performances on the platform. It was KU’s highest point total at the
Big 12’s in four years and capped o� the swimming portion of the 2011-12 schedule.
The Kansas divers closed out their season with a successful trip to the NCAA Zone
‘D’ Championships (3/9-11) in Iowa City, Iowa. Junior Christy Cash made her second
straight appearance in the event and fi nished 30th (228.50) in the one-meter, 28th
(241.15) in three-meter competition and 18th (3/8-10) in the platform. In her fi rst
career appearance at Zones, sophomore Alyssa Golden placed 35th (211.65) in the
one-meter, 38th (189.15) o� of the three-meter boards and 28th (128.75) in the
platform.
The Jayhawk swimmers and divers earned a number of academic accolades during
the month as 13 of them wound up on the Academic All-Big 12 Team following their
performances during the fall 2011 semester. Nine student-athletes would fi nd a spot
on the fi rst team (3.20-4.00 GPA), while four placed on the conference’s second
team (3.00-3.19 GPA).
As a team, KU earned a spot on the Scholar All-America Team list, which is compiled
by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA). The Jayhawks
studied their way to a 3.02 GPA during the fall 2011 semester, which added them to
six current or future member schools of the Big 12 Conference on that list. Senior
Sarah Hettenbach would garner one of the Big 12’s highest academic honors, as she
was one of three Jayhawks named a winner of the Dr. Gerald Lage Award.
2011-12 SEASON IN REVIEW
S e n i o r S te p h a n i e P ay n e q u a l i f i e d f o r t h e U. S . O l y m p i c Tr i a l s i n O m a h a , N e b .
Alison Lusk placed fifth in the 200 breaststroke at the Big 12 Championship.
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ALL-BIG 12 ACADEMIC FIRST TEAM
NAME MAJOR HOMETOWN
Christy Cash Accounting Lenexa, Kan.
Shelby Cox Journalism Little Rock, Ark.
Shannon Garlie Comm. Studies Fort Collins, Colo.
Alyssa Golden Community Health Portage, Mich.
Sara Hettenbach Excersise Science Abilene, Kan.
Stephanie Payne Journalism Derby, Kan.
Cora Powers Psychology Olathe, Kan.
Morgan Sharp Psychology Houston, Texas
Rebecca Swank Marketing Wichita, Kan.
ALL-BIG 12 ACADEMIC SECOND TEAM
NAME MAJOR HOMETOWN
Brooke Brull Community Health Lake Quivira, Kan.
Malia Johnson Psychology Scottsdale, Ariz.
Alison Lusk Chemical Engineering Chattanooga, Tenn.
Sara Snow Psychology Springfi eld, Mo.
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SWIMMING
50 FREESTYLE (22.13)1. Sveta Golovchun MU Invite 23.062. Sofi ia Filatova Big 12 23.503. Kaja Kolsek Big 12 23.684. Brooke Brull Big 12 23.895. Shelby Cox Big 12 23.96
100 FREESTYLE (48.40)1. Sveta Golovchun MU Invite 50.382. Kaja Kolsek Big 12 51.453. Morgan Sharp MU Invite 51.794. Shannon Garlie MU Invite 51.935. Kara Stranski Big 12 52.10
200 FREESTYLE (1:46.19)1. Shannon Garlie Big 12 1:48.83 2. Brooke Brull Big 12 1:50.183. Morgan Sharp MU Invite 1:50.26 4. Rebecca Swank MU Invite 1:50.89 5. Kath Liggett Illinois 1:52.38
500 FREESTYLE (4:48.01)1. Morgan Sharp MU Invite 4:48.01 2. Rebecca Swank Big 12 4:49.683. Malia Johnson Big 12 4:51.814. Shannon Garlie Big 12 4:52.815. Alison Mo! t MU Invite 4.56.01
1000 FREESTYLE (9:53.51)1. Rebecca Swank Big 12 10:01.292. Alison Mo! t Big 12 10:11.803. Shannon Garlie Big 12 10:12.514. Morgan Sharp Big 12 10:16.125. Malia Johnson UNI/UND 10:22.80
1650 FREESTYLE (16:24.91)1. Rebecca Swank Big 12 16:38.182. Alison Mo! t Big 12 16:48.593. Shannon Garlie Big 12 17:02.95
100 BACKSTROKE (52.02)1. Brooke Brull Big 12 56.062. Sveta Golovchum MU Invite 56.473. Deanna Marks MU Invite 56.524. Alyssa Rudman Big 12 57.055. Caroline Patterson Big 12 57.97
200 BACKSTROKE (1:53.44)1. Brooke Brull Big 12 1.58.132. Deanna Marks MU Invite 2:02.603. Alyssa Rudman Big 12 2:03.93 4. Caroline Patterson Big 12 2:04.555. Sara Snow Big 12 2:08.15
100 BUTTERFLY (53.08)1. Sofi ia Filatova Big 12 54.172. Deanna Marks MU Invite 55.143. Malia Johnson Big 12 56.064. Kara Stranski Big 12 56.525. Kath Liggett Big 12 57.07 200 BUTTERFLY (1:59.09)1. Stephanie Payne Big 12 2:00.65 2. Deanna Marks Big 12 2:01.67 3. Sofi ia Filatova Big 12 2:02.994. Malia Johnson Big 12 2:04.59 5. Rachel Snyder Big 12 2:06.41
100 BREASTSTROKE (1:02.01)1. Alison Lusk Big 12 1:02.832. B. Rospierski Big 12 1:02.97 3. Kaja Kolsek Big 12 1:05.85 4. Stephanie Payne MU Invite 1:05.87 5. Cora Powers Big 12 1:06.39
200 BREASTSTROKE (2:14.57)1. Alison Lusk Big 12 2:14.732. B. Rospierski Big 12 2:16.223. Cora Powers Big 12 2:22.574. Stephanie Payne MU Invite 2:23.225. Alison Mo! t MU Invite 2:25.08
200 IM (2:00.21)1. Stephanie Payne Big 12 2:00.65 2. Brooke Brull Big 12 2:02.263. B. Rospierski Big 12 2:03.09 4. Alison Lusk Big 12 2:05.91 5. Caroline Patterson Big 12 2:07.74
400 IM (4:11.94)1. Stephanie Payne Big 12 4:13.822. Alison Mo! t Big 12 4:27.84 3. Rebecca Swank Big 12 4:28.20
200 Free Relay (1:31.39)1. Golovchun, Filatova,Brull, Kolsek Big 12 1:32.91
400 FREE RELAY (3:19.18)1. Golovchun, Filatova,Brull, Garlie Big 12 3:23.17
800 FREE RELAY (7:13.86)1. Garlie, Brull,Sharp, Swank Big 12 7:17.39
200 MEDLEY RELAY (1:38.45)1. Golovchun, Rospierski,Filatova, Kolsek Big 12 1:41.68
400 MEDLEY RELAY (3:38.45)1. Brull, Lusk,Filatova, Golovchum Big 12 3:42.95
DIVING
ONE-METER DIVING (461.95)1. Christy Cash UNO 289.04 2. Alyssa Golden UNO 268.02
THREE-METER DIVING (584.90)1. Christy Cash UNO 269.78 2. Alyssa Golden UNO 254.48
PLATFORM (454.25)1. Christy Cash MU Invite 216.30
Bold = school record set in 2011-12 season( ) – indicates school records
2011-12 TOP TIMES
M o rg a n S h a r p h o l d s t h e s c h o o l re co rd i n t h e 5 0 0 f re e s t y l e .
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SWIMMING RECORDS
50 FREESTYLE22.13 Tammy Thomas, USS Nationals 198322.37 Maria Mayrovich, Big 12 200922.86 Iuliia Kuzhil, Big 12 201022.92 Amy Gruber, Big 12 200523.10 Kim Bolin, Big 12 2004
100 FREESTYLE48.40 Tammy Thomas, NCAA 198348.45 Maria Mayrovich, Big 12 200949.49 Amy Gruber, Big 12 200549.93 Monica Johannessen, Big 12 201050.41 Emily Lanteigne, Big 12 2009
200 FREESTYLE1:46.19 Maria Mayrovich, NCAA 20091:47.01 Amy Gruber, Big 12 20051:48.79 Emily Lanteigne, Big 12 20091:48.83 Shannon Garlie, Big 12 20121:48.88 Jennifer Peltier, Big Eight 1996
500 FREESTYLE4:48.01 Morgan Sharp, Mizzou Invite 20114:48.77 Gina Gnatzig, Big 12 20064:49.67 Alicia Casillas, Big 12 20074:49.68 Rebecca Swank, Big 12 20124:50.58 Emily Peters, Big Eight 1994
1650 FREESTYLE16:24.91 Ashley Robinson, Big 12 200716:31.52 Frankie Hanson, NCAA 199316:33.05 Alicia Casillas, Big 12 200716:34.45 Barbara Ann Smith, Big Eight 198816:34.73 Rebecca Swank, Big 12 2011
100 BACKSTROKE52.02 Iuliia Kuzhil, NCAA 201053.48 Abigail Anderson, Big 12 201154.70 Jenny Short, Big 12 200755.38 Whitney Sondall, Big 12 200455.46 Katie Chapeau, NCAA 1993
200 BACKSTROKE1:53.44 Iuliia Kuzhil, NCAA 20101:57.26 Abigail Anderson, Big 12 20111:58.13 Brooke Brull, Big 12 20121:58.77 Carrah Haley, Big 12 20091:58.82 Jenny Short, NCAA 2007
100 BREASTSTROKE1:02.01 Danielle Herrmann, Big 12 20081:02.83 Alison Lusk, Big 12 20121:02.97 Brittany Rospierski, Big 12 20121:03.18 Joy Bunting, Georgia Invite 20101:03.31 Carolyn Grevers, Big 12 2000
200 BREASTSTROKE2:14.57 Alison Lusk, Big 12 20112:15.30 Danielle Herrmann, Big 12 20082:15.37 Kristin Nilsen, Big 12 19972:16.22 Brittany Rospierski, Big 12 20122:16.52 Kelly Williams, Speedo Cup 1995
100 BUTTERFLY53.08 Ashley Leidigh, Minn. Invite 200653.47 Abigail Anderson, Big 12 201153.54 Tammy Thomas, USS Nationals 198353.59 Amy Gruber, Big 12 200554.17 Sofi ia Filatova, Big 12 2012
200 BUTTERFLY1:59.09 Stephanie Payne, Big 12 20111:59.78 Jenny Wagsta! , USS Nationals 19831:59.97 Ashley Leidigh, Minn. Invite 20062:00.36 Adrienne Turner, NCAA 19962:00.41 Malia Johnson, Big 12 2011
200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY2:00.21 Danielle Herrmann, Big 12 20082:00.28 Joy Bunting, Big 12 20102:01.37 Stephanie Payne, Big 12 20112:01.90 Brooke Brull, Big 12 20102:02.42 Krista Cordsen, Big Eight 1992
400 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY4:11.94 Stephanie Payne, Big 12 20114:14.46 Joy Bunting, Big 12 20104:19.70 Kristin Nilsen, Speedo Cup 19954:19.87 Alison Mo! t, Big 12 20114:20.24 Krista Cordsen, Big Eight 1994
200 FREE RELAY Mayrovich, Kuzhil, Goetz, Lanteigne Big 12 at Columbia, 2009 1:31.39
400 FREE RELAY Mayrovich, Goetz, Lanteigne, A. Liggett Big 12 at Columbia, 2009 3:19.18
800 FREE RELAY Lanteigne, A. Liggett, Goetz, Garlie Big 12 at Columbia, 2009 7:13.86
200 MEDLEY RELAYKuzhil, Herrmann, Anderson, Mayrovich Big 12 at Columbia, 2009 1:38.45
400 MEDLEY RELAYKuzhil, Herrmann, Anderson, Mayrovich Big 12 at Columbia, 2009 3:38.45
DIVING RECORDS
ONE-METER DIVING (SIX DIVES)307.65 Erin Mertz, Iowa State 2008299.97 Meghan Proehl, Nebraska 2010297.15 Shelby Noonan, Drury 2006
ONE-METER DIVING (11 DIVES)461.950 Michelle Rojohn, Big Eight 1995
THREE-METER DIVING (SIX DIVES)325.20 Erin Mertz, Drury 2008323.26 Shelby Noonan, Northern Iowa 2006303.38 Meghan Proehl, Iowa State 2010
THREE-METER DIVING (11 DIVES)584.900 Michelle Rojohn, Big Eight 1996
PLATFORM DIVING (SIX DIVES)281.90 Casey Topol, Big 12 2005237.10 Erin Mertz, Mizzou Invite 2008229.10 Hannah McMacken, Big 12 2009
PLATFORM DIVING (11 DIVES)454.250 Rebecca McFall, Big 12 1999
BOLD = current team member
ALL-TIME RECORDS
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50 FREE
Maria Mayrovich, Kansas, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.72 100 FREE
Maria Mayrovich, Kansas, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.04
200 FREE
Christine Marshall, Texas A&M, 2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:48.85
500 FREE
Sandra Cam, SMU, 1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:52.71 1650 FREE
Michelle Butcher, Nebraska, 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16:38.72 100 BACK
Iuliia Kuzhil, Kansas, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.20 200 BACK
Iuliia Kuzhil, Kansas, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:58.44 100 BREASTSTROKE
Danielle Herrmann, Kansas (Aquatics) 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:02.84
200 BREASTSTROKE
Alia Atkinson, Texas A&M, 2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:14.71 100 FLY
Kathleen Hersey, Texas, 2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54.09 200 FLY
Noelle Bassi, Harvard, 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:59.79 200 IM
Danielle Herrmann, Kansas (Aquatics), 2010. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:03.78 400 IM
Jillienne Schilling, Arkansas, 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:22.73
200 FR RELAY
Kansas, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:32.27 400 FR RELAY
Texas, 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:20.37 800 FR RELAY
Texas, 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:16.86 200 MR RELAY
Kansas, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:42.77 400 MR RELAY
Missouri, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:42.88 ONE-METER DIVING (11 DIVES)
Kelly Kauzlarich, Kansas, 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445.10 THREE-METER DIVING (11 DIVES)
Amy Aarsen, Nebraska, 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .562.85
ROBINSON NATATORIUM RECORDS
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BIG 12 CONFERENCE RECORDS
50-yard Freestyle Shara Sta� ord, Missouri, 3/15/12 21.79
100-yard Freestyle Triin Aljand, Texas A&M, 11/23/08 47.35
200-yard Freestyle Karlee Bispo, Texas, 3/18/11 1:42.81
500-yard Freestyle Cammile Adams, Texas A&M, 3/17/11 4:37.81
1,000-yard Freestyle Maureen McLaine, Texas A&M, 11/18/11 9:38.95
1,650-yard Freestyle Maureen McLaine, Texas A&M, 11/16/11 15:56.15
100-yard Backstroke Kathleen Hersey, Texas, 2/26/09 51.78
Paige Miller, Texas A&M, 3/15/12
200-yard Backstroke Dominique Bouchard, Missouri, 3/19/11 1:51.54
100-yard Breaststroke Breeja Larson, Texas A&M, 3/15/12 57.51
200-yard Breaststroke Breeja Larson, Texas A&M, 3/17/11 2:06.18
100-yard Butterfl y Triin Aljand, Texas A&M, 11/22/08 51.32
200-yard Butterfl y Kathleen Hersey, Texas, 3/21/09 1:51.18
200-yard Individual Medley Karlee Bispo, Texas, 12/1/11 1:52.71
400-yard Individual Medley Kathleen Hersey, Texas, 3/20/09 4:01.91
200-yard Freestyle Relay Texas, 3/17/11
(Amundsen, Adams, Lobb, Bispo) 1:28.06
400-Freestyle Relay Texas, 3/21/09
(Bispo, Chang, Riefenstahl, Hersey) 3:11.69
800-yard Freestyle Relay Texas, 2/25/09
(Bispo, Gingrich, Riefenstahl, Hersey) 6:58.37
200-yard Medley Relay Texas A&M, 3/22/12
(Simpson, Larson, Miller, Dittmer) 1:36.02
400-yard Medley Relay Texas, 2/25/11
(Moldenhauer, Sogar, Amundsen, Bispo) 3:30.52
One-Meter Diving - Nine Dives (96-97 to 00-01)
Vera Ilyina, Texas, 2/19/98 504.80
One-Meter Diving - Six Dives (01-02 to present)
Jaele Patrick, Texas A&M 3/19/10 340.60
Three-Meter Diving - 11 Dives (96-97 to 03-04)
Vera Ilyina, Texas 2/27/97 621.10
Three-Meter Diving - Six Dives (04-05 to present)
Jaele Patrick, Texas A&M 11/18/11 385.50
Platform Diving - Nine Dives (96-97 to 04-05)
Laura Wilkinson, Texas 3/1/97 698.65
Platform Diving - Five Dives (05-06 to present)
Janie Potvin, Texas A&M 2/25/12 375.00
BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIPS RECORDS
50-yard Freestyle Hee-Jin Chang, Texas, 2/26/09 21.87
100-yard Freestyle Julia Wilkinson, Texas A&M, 2/27/10 47.74
200-yard Freestyle Karlee Bispo, Texas, 2/25/11 1:43.59
500-yard Freestyle Cammile Adams, Texas A&M, 2/24/11 4:39.14
1,650-yard Freestyle Maureen McLaine, Texas A&M, 2/25/12 16:00.70
100-yard Backstroke Kathleen Hersey, Texas, 2/26/09 51.78
200-yard Backstroke Dominique Bouchard, Missouri, 2/26/11 1:52.02
100-yard Breaststroke Breeja Larson, Texas A&M, 2/24/12 57.92
200-yard Breaststroke Breeja Larson, Texas A&M, 2/25/12 2:06.82
100-yard Butterfl y Kathleen Hersey, Texas, 2/26/10 52.08
200-yard Butterfl y Cammile Adams, Texas A&M, 2/26/11 1:53.66
200-yard Individual Medley Karlee Bispo, Texas, 2/24/11 1:55.15
400-yard Individual Medley Sarah Henry, Texas A&M, 2/25/11 4:05.48
200-yard Freestyle Relay Texas, 2/24/11 1:28.15
(Amundsen, Adams, Powers, Bispo)
400-yard Freestyle Relay Texas, 2/28/09 3:13.62
(Bispo, Chang, Riefenstahl, Hersey)
800-yard Freestyle Relay Texas, 2/25/09 6:58.37
(Bispo, Gingrich, Riefenstahl, Hersey)
200-yard Medley Relay Texas A&M, 2/23/11 1:36.62
(Simpson, Larson, Miller, Sommer)
400-yard Medley Relay Texas, 2/25/11 3:30.52
(Moldenhauer, Sogar, Amundsen, Bispo)
One-Meter Diving - Nine Dives (96-97 to 00-01)
Vera Ilyina, Texas 2/19/98 504.80
One-Meter Diving - Six Dives (01-02 to Present)
Loren Figueroa, Missouri 2/25/11 335.15
Three-Meter Diving - 11 Dives (96-97 to 04-05)
Vera Ilyina, Texas 2/27/97 621.10
Three-Meter Diving - Six Dives (05-06 To Present)
Mary Yarrison, Texas 2/29/08 381.25
Platform Diving - Nine Dives (96-97 to 05-06)
Laura Wilkinson, Texas 3/1/97 698.65
Platform Diving - Five Dives (05-06 to present)
Janie Potvin, Texas A&M 2/25/12 375.00
BIG 12 RECORDS
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BIG 8 YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS
Season Dual Meet Record Conference Finish Head Coach
1974-75 unknown* First Clair McElroy
1975-76 unknown* First Clair McElroy
1976-77 (2-1) First Gary Kempf
1977-78 (2-0) First Gary Kempf
1978-79 (2-1) First Gary Kempf
1979-80 (2-0) First Gary Kempf
1980-81 (3-0) First Gary Kempf
1981-82 (5-1) First Gary Kempf
1982-83 (6-4) First Gary Kempf
1983-84 (4-0) First Gary Kempf
1984-85 (8-1) Second Gary Kempf
1985-86 (6-2) Second Gary Kempf
1986-87 (4-2) Second Gary Kempf
1987-88 (6-7) First Gary Kempf
1988-89 (7-2) First Gary Kempf
1989-90 (8-0) Second Gary Kempf
1990-91 (6-2) Second Gary Kempf
1991-92 (10-2) First Gary Kempf
1992-93 (14-0) First Gary Kempf
1993-94 (6-2) Second Gary Kempf
1994-95 (5-3) Second Gary Kempf
1995-96 (10-1) Second Gary Kempf
22 seasons (122-32) 14 Big Eight titles McElroy/Kempf
*= Team was a combined 5-1 from 1975-76, but unable to verify individual season records.
BIG 12 YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS
Season Dual Meet Record Conference (Finish) Head Coach
1996-97 (6-2) Third Gary Kempf
1997-98 (4-3) Fourth Gary Kempf
1998-99 (5-1) Third Gary Kempf
1999-00 (6-4) Fourth Gary Kempf
2000-01 (3-5) Sixth Cathy Burgess
2001-02 (7-4) Fifth Cathy Burgess
2002-03 (6-6) Fourth Clark Campbell
2003-04 (9-3) Third Clark Campbell
2004-05 (8-5) Fourth Clark Campbell
2005-06 (6-2) Fourth Clark Campbell
2006-07 (6-1) Third Clark campbell
2007-08 (7-2) Fourth Clark Campbell
2008-09 (11-3) Fourth Clark Campbell
2009-10 (9-4) Fourth Clark Campbell
2010-11 (10-5) Fourth Clark Campbell
2011-12 (5-5) Fourth Clark Campbell
16 seasons (108-55) Kempf/Burgess/Campbell
CONFERENCE RESULTS
BIG 12 CONFERENCE MEET CHAMPIONS
SEASON CHAMPION POINT TOTAL VENUE LOCATION
1996-97 Nebraska 927.0 Rec. Center Natatorium College Station, Texas)
1997-98 Nebraska 868.0 Rec. Center Natatorium College Station, Texas
1998-99 Texas 881.5 Jamail Texas Swimming Center Austin, Texas
1999-00 Texas 914.5 Rec. Center Natatorium College Station, Texas
2000-01 Texas 997.5 Jamail Texas Swimming Center Austin, Texas
2001-02 Texas 1,055.0 Rec. Center Natatorium College Station, Texas
2002-03 Texas 1,031.0 Jamail Texas Swimming Center Austin, Texas
2003-04 Texas 964.0 Jamail Texas Swimming Center Austin, Texas
2004-05 Texas 965.0 Rec. Center Natatorium College Station, Texas
2005-06 Texas 942.5 MU Aquatics Center Columbia, Mo.
2006-07 Texas A&M 931.0 Rec. Center Natatorium College Station, Texas
2007-08 Texas A&M 967.0 Jamail Texas Swimming Center Austin, Texas
2008-09 Texas 893.0 MU Aquatics Center Columbia, Mo.
2009-10 Texas A&M 1,002.0 Rec. Center Natatorium College Station, Texas
2010-11 Texas 948.0 Jamail Texas Swimming Center Austin, Texas
2011-12 Texas A&M 1,019.0 MU Aquatics Center Columbia, Mo.
2 0 1 3 B I G 1 2 C H A M P I O N S H I P S
Hosted by the University of Texas
Jamail Texas Swimming Center
Feb. 27 - March 3, 2013
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1983 (LINCOLN, NEB.)
Tammy Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st, 50 Freestyle
Tammy Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st, 100 Freestyle
Jenny Wagsta� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th, 100 Butterfl y
Jenny Wagsta� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th, 200 Individual Medley
Jenny Wagsta� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12th, 200 Butterfl y
Tammy Pease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10th, 100 Individual Medley
Cerny, Pease, Wagsta� , Thomas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th, 400 Medley Relay
Cerny, Pease, Raney, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4th, 200 Freestyle Relay
Pease, Raney, Wagsta� , Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4th, 400 Freestyle Relay
Bowen, Pease, Scha� er, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7th, 200 Medley Relay
1984 (INDIANAPOLIS, IND.)
Jenny Wagsta� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7th, 100 Butterfl y
Jenny Wagsta� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9th, 200 Backstroke
Jenny Wagsta� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12th, 200 Individual Medley
Tammy Pease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8th, 50 Freestyle
Pease, Wagsta� , Duncan, Bowen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12th, 200 Freestyle Relay
1985 (TUSCALOOSA, ALA.)
Tammy Pease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th, 50 Freestyle
Tammy Pease. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12th, 100 Freestyle
Marcie Herrold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8th, 400 Individual Medley
Marcie Herrold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12th, 200 Individual Medley
Celine Cerny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10th, 200 Backstroke
Cerny, Pease, Duncan, Dionne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8th, 200 Medley Relay
T. Pease, Dionne, Duncan, J. Pease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11th, 200 Freestyle Relay
1978 (DURHAM, N.C.)
McMorrow, Ingham, Sheehan, Bunker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13th, 200 Free Relay
1979 (PITTSBURGH, PA.)
Janet Lindstrom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd, 200 Freestyle
Janet Lindstrom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12th, 100 Freestyle
1980 (LAS VEGAS, NEV.)
Tammy Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12th, 50 Freestyle
Thomas, McMurrow, Scha� er, Sheehan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10th, 200 Free Relay
Scha� er, Fitzgerald, Thomas, McMorrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10th, 200 Medley Relay
Lindstrom, Scha� er, McMorrow, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13th, 400 Free Relay
Scha� er, Fitzgerald, Thomas, Lindstrom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16th, 400 Medley Relay
1981 (COLUMBIA, S.C.)
Jenny Wagsta� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th, 100 Butterfl y
Jenny Wagsta� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7th, 200 Freestyle
Jenny Wagsta� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11th, 100 Individual Medley
Jenny Wagsta� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12th, 200 Individual Medley
Scha� er, Fitzgerald, Wagsta� , Thomas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12th, 400 Medley Relay
Scha� er, Fitzgerald, Thomas, McMorrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16th, 200 Medley Relay
Scha� er, McMorrow, Wagsta� , Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16th, 200 Free Relay
1982 (GAINESVILLE, FLA.)
Tammy Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3rd, 50 Freestyle
Tammy Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8th, 100 Freestyle
Jenny Wagsta� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6th, 100 Butterfl y
Cerny, Raney, Thomas, Wagsta� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8th, 200 Free Relay
Burke, Raney, Scha� er, Wagsta� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11th, 800 Free Relay
ALL-AMERICANS
Ta m my T h o m a s wa s a f o u r - t i m e A l l -A m e r i c a n a t KU.
J e n ny Wa g s t a f f e a r n e d A l l -A m e r i c a h o n o r s f o u r t i m e s .
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1986 (FAYETTEVILLE, ARK.)
Marcie Herrold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13th, 1650 Freestyle
Marcie Herrold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13th, 400 Individual Medley
Easton, Bunger, Duncan, Spry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7th, 200 Freestyle Relay
Easton, Dickinson, Duncan, Spry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd, 400 Freestyle Relay
1988 (AUSTIN, TEXAS)
Barbara Ann Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14th, 400 Individual Medley
1989 (INDIANAPOLIS, IND.)
Barb Pranger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14th, 100 Butterfl y
Barbara Ann Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16th, 400 Individual Medley
Barbara Ann Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16th, 1650 Freestyle
Fisher, Easton, Pranger, Spry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9th, 200 Medley Relay
Fisher, Easton, Pranger, Spry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15th, 400 Medley Relay
1990 (AUSTIN, TEXAS)
Barb Pranger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16th, 100 Butterfl y
Redden-Reynolds, Wilde, Pranger, Brainard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14th, 200 Medley Relay
1991 (INDIANAPOLIS, IND.)
Barb Pranger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12th, 100 Butterfl y
1992 (AUSTIN, TEXAS)
Barb Pranger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7th, 100 Butterfl y
Barb Pranger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14th, 200 Butterfl y
Cordsen, Lusty, Brainard, McRoberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10th, 400 Free Relay
Carlson, Cordsen, Pranger, Brainard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11th, 200 Medley Relay
Cordsen, Brainard, Lusty, McRoberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12th, 200 Free Relay
Carlson, Cordsen, Pranger, McRoberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15th, 400 Medley Relay
1993 (MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.)
Frankie Hanson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7th, 1650 Freestyle
Katie Chapeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11th, 100 Backstroke
1994 (INDIANAPOLIS, IND.)
Andrew, Peltier, Peters, Cordsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14th, 400 Freestyle Relay
Peters, Andrew, Peltier, Cordsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14th, 800 Freestyle Relay
1995 (AUSTIN, TEXAS)
Jennifer Peltier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15th, 200 Freestyle
Donna Christensen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10th, 100 Butterfl y
Michelle Rojohn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13th, Three-Meter Diving
Lusty, Peltier, Christensen, Andrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15th, 200 Freestyle Relay
Lusty, Peltier, Christensen, Andrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13th, 400 Freestyle Relay
Davis, Christensen, Andrew, Nilsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15th, 800 Freestyle Relay
1996 (ANN ARBOR, MICH.)
Michelle Rojohn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st, Three-Meter Diving
Adrienne Turner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13th, 200 Butterfl y
Andrew, Peltier, Christensen, Nilsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16th, 200 Freestyle Relay
Peltier, Andrew, Nilsen, Turner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15th, 400 Freestyle Relay
Peltier, Andrew, Christensen, Turner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16th, 800 Freestyle Relay
1998 (MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.)
Kristin Nilsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15th, 200 Breaststroke
2009 (COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS)
Erin Mertz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7th, One-Meter Diving
2010 (COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS)
Iuliia Kuzhil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9th, 100 Backstroke
Iuliia Kuzhil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9th, 200 Backstroke
ALL-AMERICANS
E r i n M e r t z wa s a 2 0 0 9 A l l -A m e r i c a n i n o n e - m e te r d i v i n g
Iuli ia Kuzhil was a 2010 All-American in the two backstroke events.
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KANSAS AT THE NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS
Kansas is in the top-25 for individual champions
among NCAA Division I schools. Kansas has three
individual national champions, including two-time
champion Tammy Thomas (1983) and diver Michelle
Rojohn (1996).
TOURNAMENT SCORING
Kansas ranks among the top-35 in number of meets
with points scored. Kansas is a regular at the NCAA
Division I Championships and has consistently
produced point scorers:
TAMMY THOMAS
1983 NCAA CHAMPION
50-Yard Freestyle (22.17)
TAMMY THOMAS
1983 NCAA CHAMPION
100-Yard Freestyle (48.40)
MICHELLE ROJOHN
1996 NCAA CHAMPION
Three-Meter Diving (567.95)
1982-83 SWIMMING AND DIVING TEAM
HIGHEST TEAM FINISH AT THE NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (SEVENTH PLACE)
Front row, left to right: Michelle Compton, Shelly Wirth, Dana Pace, Seanna Boswell, Lisa Coon, Mary Kay Fitzgerald,
Kelly Burke, Susan Schaefer, Jenny Wagsta! , Mary Freathey. Second row, left to right: Stephanie Raney, Erin
Waugh, Laura Virr, Karen Tucker, Beverly Holt, Tammy Pease, Chris Wright, Maureen McLeay, Catherine Coulter.
Third row, left to right: Tammy Thomas, Celine Cerny, Shelly Bieck, Chris Hays, Teresa Watkins, Marie Kabelitz,
Alyson Humphreys, Tana Bowen.
1982 . . . . . . . . (40, 14th)
1983 . . . . (148, seventh)
1984 . . . . . . .(18, t-20th)
1985 . . . . . . . (79, t-14th)
1986 . . . . . . . (42, 22nd)
1988 . . . . . . . . . (3, 43rd)
1989 . . . . . . . . . 27, 26th)
1990. . . . . . . . . (7, 37th)
1991 . . . . . . . .(5, t-38th)
1992 . . . . . . . . (55, 15th)
1993 . . . . . . . . (18, 27th)
1994. . . . . . . . (12, 36th)
1995 . . . . . . (28.5, 25th)
1996 . . . . . . . (32, 22nd)
1998 . . . . . . . (2, (t-37th)
2009 . . . . . . . (12, 36th)
2010. . . . . . . . (18, 33rd)
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