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2013-14 UNLV MEN’S & WOMEN’S & DIVING MEDIA GUIDE 13 22013-14013-14 RROSTERSOSTERS UNLV WOMEN NAME POS. HT. YR. HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL Marta Alvarez Breast/Free 5-8 Jr. Madrid, Spain/ El Burgo de Las Rozas Mikaela Baggesen-Jensen Distance Free 5-10 Jr. Reno, Nev./CSU Bakersfi eld Erin Cox Fly/IM 5-7 Jr. San Diego, Calif./Point Loma HS Amber Cratsenberg Free 5-10 So. Federal Way, Wash./Virginia Tech Rachel Dixon Sprint Free/Back 6-0 Sr. Las Cruces, N.M./Las Cruces HS Naomi Ellis Back 5-6 Fr. Victoria, BC/Claremont Secondary School Lauren Erickson Fly 5-8 So. Murray, Ky./Murray HS Julia Fehervari Free 5-7 So. Bekescsaba, Hungary/Gyula Andrassy Elena Gavrilova Free 5-8 RS-So. Omsk, / No. 132 Secondary School Amanda Guerrero Breast 5-2 Jr. Las Vegas, Nev./Cimarron-Memorial HS Jessica Heim Fee/Fly 5-6 Sr. San Diego, Calif./ Horizon Christian Academy Kimberly Hendrick Fly/IM 5-7 Fr. Santa Maria, Calif./Ernest Righetti HS Kristina Hendrick Distance Free 5-7 Fr. Santa Maria, Calif./Ernest Righetti HS Katelyne Herrington Fly/Free 5-9 Sr. Stockton, Calif./ Tokay HS Jessica Marsh Distance Free 5-8 Jr. Whittier, Calif./Whittier HS Margot Monmousseau Back/Free 6-2 Jr. Versailles, France/Lycee Sean Marc Boivim Chelsea Morris Free/Fly 5-5 Sr. Mission Viejo, Calif./ Mission Viejo HS Janelle Nguyen Free/IM/Fly 5-4 Fr. Goleta, Calif./Dos Pueblos HS Natalie Sanchez Breast/Free 5-10 Jr. Plano, Texas/Plano Senior HS Madeline Schmidt Diver 5-2 Jr. Portland, Ore./Lincoln HS Michele Serra Diver 5-2 So. Lodi, Calif./St. Mary’s HS Taylor Shillingberg Diver 5-1 Fr. Rocklin, Calif./Rocklin HS Hannah Taylor IM/Sprint Free 5-5 Fr. Marysville, Wash./Marysville Pilchuck HS Jessica Wong Back 5-8 So. Medicine Hat, Alberta/Crescent Heights HS Kelsey Wouti Free 5-5 Fr. Tucson, Ariz./Mountain View HS UNLV MEN NAME POS. HT. YR. HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL Wyatt Adams Free 6-3 Sr. Anchorage, Alaska/Frontier Charter School Collin Baldacci Fly/Back/IM 6-4 Fr. Gillette, Wyo./Campbell County HS Balint Batka Fly/Free/Back 5-10 Jr. Budapest, Hungary/Kolcsey Ierevc Danny Bullington Breast/Free 6-0 Fr. Phoenix, Ariz./Arcadia HS Hannon Daigler IM/Free 5-9 So. Pahrump, Nev./Arizona JR Deem Breast 5-11 So. Las Vegas, Nev./Spring Valley HS Giacomo Gremizzi IM 6-1 Sr. Luisago, Italy/Liceo Scientifi co “P. Giovio” Bryan Harvey Fly/Free 5-11 Jr. Snohomish, Wash./Snohomish HS Jackson Hawkins Free/Fly 6-5 Fr. Henderson, Nev./Green Valley HS Lucas James Diver 5-11 So. El Cajon, Calif./Valhalla HS Samuel Lameynardie Free 6-4 RS-So. Schoelcher, France/Lycee de Belle Fontaine Henrique Machado Back 5-10 So. Sao Paulo, Brazil/Colegio Costa Zovagli Brandon Meier IM/Breast 6-0 Sr. Jamul, Calif./ Christian HS Tom Paco-Pedroni Free 6-2 So. Nice, France/Don Bosco HS Guilherme Passos Free/Fly 6-1 Sr. Piracicaba, Brazil/Colegio Avanco Jake Priest IM/Breast 6-0 Sr. Las Vegas, Nev./Bakersfi eld Joe Riggert Distance Free/Fly 6-1 Jr. Vacaville, Calif./Vacaville HS Chris Riley Back 5-9 RS-Sr. Farmington, N.M./Farmington HS Matt Roe Distance Free 6-1 Jr. Stanwood, Wash./Stanwood HS Spenser Sullivan Diver 5-10 So. North Las Vegas, Nev./NWCTA Dylan Tarazona Fly/Free 6-0 Fr. Claremont, Calif./Claremont HS David Szele Breast 5-11 Sr. Budapest, Hungary/Csck Fereuc HS Dillon Virva Fly/Free 5-11 So. Nevada City, Calif./Nevada Union HS Dylan Wolf Distance Free/Fly 5-11 So. Las Vegas, Nev./Spring Valley HS Spencer Wollkind Free 6-1 Sr. Coto De Zaza, Calif./ Tesoro HS

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rrachelachel jjessicaessica ddixonixon hheimeim 6-0 - SENIOR 5-6 - SENIOR SPRINT FREE/BACK FREE/FLY LAS CRUCES, N.M. SAN DIEGO, CALIF. LAS CRUCES HS HORIZON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

2012-13 (Junior): Swam on the fi rst-place 400 free relay at the MW Cham- 2012-13 (Junior): Turned in two top-fi ve fi nishes at the MW Champi- pionships, and helped the 200 medley relay to a second-place fi nish ... Fourth onships ... Placed third in the 1650 free with a time of 16:35.32 ... Took place in the 200 free relay ... Individually, took sixth in the 50 free with a time fi fth in the 500 free (4:48.66) ... Swam on the second place 800 free relay of 23.06, seventh in the 100 free with a time of 50.45, and fi nished the 100 ... Competed on the 400 free relay at the NCAA Championships for the back in 55.34 which allowed her to place eighth ... Competed on three relays Rebels ... Named MW Swimmer of the Week on Nov. 7 after a double-win at the NCAA Championships for the Rebels (200 and 400 medley, 400 free). performance at BYU, and again on Jan. 9 after four wins against Bakers- 2011-12 (Sophomore): Perhaps the biggest surprise All-American in UNLV fi eld and Fresno State. history, as she was a late at-large addition to the 50 free at the NCAA Champi- 2011-12 (Sophomore): Became the fi rst Rebel in four years to win a onships and ended up setting a school-record of 22.37 to place 15th and earn league title, and the fi rst to win the 500 free since the 2003 season by Honorable Mention AA honors ... At the MW Championships, recorded three swimming a school-record time of 4:46.67 at the MW Championships ... fourth-place fi nishes, in the 50 free (22.64), the 100 free (49.97) and the 100 back (55.22) ... Swam on four relays as well, the 200 medley (third place) and Added a second win, this one in the 1650 free in a time of 16:27.16, and 400 medley (second), as well as the 200 free (second) and 400 free (third) fi nished runner-up in the 200 free in 1:47.89 ... Led off the second-place relay squads ... Currently ranks second in UNLV history in the 100 free, and 800 free relay and anchored the third-place 400 free relay ... Holds the fi fth in the 100 back. school record in the 1650 free, and ranks third in the 200 free. 2010-11 (Freshman): Finished runner-up at the MW Championships in the 50 2010-11 (Freshman): Was runner-up at the MW Championships in the free in 22.71 ... Also placed ninth in the 100 free in 50.15 and 10th in the 100 200 free in 1:47.82 ... Finished eighth in the 500 free in 4:54.12 and ninth back in 55.62 ... Swam on the 400 free relay that fi nished second and swam the in the 1650 in 16:53.86 ... Also swam on two runner-up relays, the anchor free leg of the second-place 200 medley relay ... Leadoff leg on the seventh- leg in the 400 free relay that fi nished in 3:19.75 and leadoff in the 800 free place 200 free relay. relay that fi nished in 7:15.08. High School: Won state championships in the 50 and 100 free her senior year, High School: Earn All-American honors in both the pool and classroom and set a new state record in the 50 free in a time of 23.17 ... Helped the Ball- (Scholastic) in 2008, 2009 and 2010 ... Three-time CIF Champion in both dawgs fi nish third in the state meet. the 200 and 500 free ... Four-time member of the San Diego Union Tri- Club: Competed for Las Cruces Aquatic Team from 2008-10 ... Set the state bune All Academic Team, and was captain of the 2010 team ... Valedicto- record in the 50 free in 2009. rian of the class of 2010. Personal: Rachel Alexis Dixon … Born on Sept. 25, 1992 in Las Cruces, Club: Swam for CAST in Sam Diego since 1998 ... Earned the National N.M. ... Daughter of Victor Dixon and Robin Tillett ... Has one sister, Cassie Age Group Award for the 200 free in 2007 ... Team Most Valuable Swim- (25) and one brother, Trevor (22) ... Her sister swam at the Savannah College mer in 2003 and 2009 ... Was the San Diego Swim Coaches Associate of Art & Design from 2006-09 ... Majoring in psychology. Senior Swimmer of the Quarter in the fourth quarter of 2008. Personal: Jessica Heim Lynn … Born on Oct. 14, 1992 in San Diego, DIXON’S PERSONAL BESTS Calif. ... Daughter of Walter and Beverly Heim ... Has one sister, Rachel 50 Free 22.37 100 Free 49.56 (24), who swam for four years at Ohio University ... Pre-physical therapy 100 Back 54.60 major.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS HEIM’S PERSONAL BESTS 2012 NCAA Honorable Mention All-American (50 Free) 200 Free 1:47.18 500 Free 4:46.67 2013 MW 400 Free Relay Champion 1650 Free 16:24.17

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 2012 MW 500 Free Champion

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kkatelyneatelyne cchelseahelsea hherringtonerrington mmorrisorris 5-9 - SENIOR 5-5 - SENIOR FLY/FREE FREE/FLY STOCKTON, CALIF. MISSION VIEJO, CALIF. TOKAY HS MISSION VIEJO HS

2012-13 (Junior): Won the 100 fl y individual MW title in a new league 2012-13 (Junior): Participated in the 200 breast during the MW record time of 100 fl y (52.55) ... Finished 13th in the 100 free (50.44) and Championship placing 19th...Swam in the 500 free and also the 400 Added a 15th place swim in the 50 free (23.43) ... Earned another MW IM placing in the top 24 in both events. title by helping the 400 free to the conference title ... Swam on the second 2011-12 (Sophomore): Swam in the 200 and 500 free the 200 fl y place 200 medley and 400 medley relay squads and the fourth-place 200 events at the conference championship meet. free relay(1:31.74) ... Competed on three relays at the NCAA Champion- ships for the Rebels (200 and 400 medley, 400 free). 2010-11 (Freshman): Competed in the distance free and the fl y 2011-12 (Sophomore): Set a new school record at the NCAA Champion- events during the dual meet season. ships, touching the wall in a time of 52.43 to earn a 15th place fi nish and High School: Made the state fi nals in the 200 free her fi nal three Honorable Mention All-American honors ... At the MW Championships, years at Mission Viejo High, and also swam the 500 free at the placed third in the 100 fl y in 54.45, and also fi nished 21st in the 50 free ... state championship meet. Swam fl y on both medley relays, helping the 400 relay to a second place Club: Member of Mission Viejo Nadadoves for the past eight fi nish, and the 200 medley to third. years. 2010-11 (Freshman): In her fi rst year in the conference, placed fourth in Personal: Chelsea Louise Morris … Born on March 2, 1992 in the 100 fl y at the MW Championships in a time of 54.11 ... Also placed Torrance, Calif. ... Daughter of Greg and Annette Morris ... Has 14th in the 100 free (51.02) and 15th in the 50 free (23.75) Swam on the second place 200 medley relay. one sister, Ashley (18) and one brother, Billy (13) ... Majoring in High School: Four-year letterwinner for the Tigers, and helped them to a culinary arts management. conference championship. Club: Swam for a club in Stockton. MORRIS’ PERSONAL BESTS Personal: Katelyne Marie Herrington … Born on May. 14, 1992 in 200 Free 1:54.19 500 Free 5:01.62 Stockton, Calif. ... Daughter of Todd and Kari Herrington ... Has one sis- 200 Fly 2:06.73 ter, Karly (23) and one brother, Taitum (19) ... Majoring in meetings and event management.

HERRINGTON’S PERSONAL BESTS 50 Free 23.36 100 Free 50.10 100 Fly 52.18

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 2012 NCAA Honorable Mention All-American (100 Fly) 2013 MW 100 Fly Champion 2013 MW 400 Free Relay Champion

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mmartaarta eerinrin aalvarezlvarez ccoxox 5-8 - JUNIOR 5-7 - JUNIOR BREAST/FREE FLY/IM MADRID, SPAIN SAN DIEGO, CALIF. EL BURGO DE LAS ROZAS POINT LOMA HS

2011-13: SpendS d theh past two years in Spain 2012-13 (Sophomore): Competed in the MW Championship in the 2010-11 (Sophomore): Swam in the 50 free and both breast events 400 IM, 500 free and 1650 free events. at the MW Championships. 2011-12 (Freshman): Made the “C” fi nal at the MW Championships 2009-10 (Freshman): Competed in the 50 free and the 200 breast in the 400 IM and the 200 fl y. at the MW Championships, fi nishing in 39th and 23rd places, re- High School: Swam four years for Point Loma High, and helped spectively. them to a league championship her junior year ... Was the Eastern Club: Swam for Sek-Sierra Ceste in madrid from 2003-10 ... Held the regional record in the 50 breast, and won several awards at League Swimmer of the Year as well as a junior ... Won the league regional and national meets. title in the 200 free as a sophomore. Personal: Marta Alvarez ... Born on Sept. 13, 1991 in Madrid, Club: Was a member of CAST in San Diego since 2007. Spain ... Daughter of Joaquin Alvarez and Ana Gonzalez ... Has Personal: Erin Nicole Cox … Born on July 16, 1993 in San Di- two brothers, Jorge (23) and Javier (19) ... Undecided on a major. ego, Calif. ... Daughter of Tom and Sue Cox ... Has one brother, Coleman (22) who played at Menlo (2009-12) ... Major- ALVAREZ’S PERSONAL BESTS ing in accounting. 50 Free 24.76 100 Breast 1:04.82 200 Fly 2:20.31 COX’S PERSONAL BESTS 500 Free 5:10.11 200 Fly 2:06.05 400 IM 4:28.21

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aamandamanda jjessicaessica gguerrerouerrero mmarsharsh 5-2 - JUNIOR 5-8 - JUNIOR BREAST DISTANCE FREE LAS VEGAS, NEV. WHITTIER, CALIF. CIMARRON-MEMORIAL HS WHITTIER HS

2012-13 (Sophomore): Participated in both the 200 IM and the 400 IM at 2012-13 (Sophomore): Swam a leg on the Rebels’ 800 free relay that the MW Championship. fi nished second at the MW Championship ... Placed in the top 24 for the 2011-12 (Freshman): Competed in the breast and IM events during the 400 IM and also swam in the 500 free at the league meet. season. 2011-12 (Freshman): Finished in the top 16 in two events at the MW High School: Holds the Cimarron-Memorial High records in three events, Championship ... Placed 13th in the 200 free (1:50.08), and was 14th in the 100 back, 100 fl y and 200 IM ... team MVP and team captain as a senior. the 500 free (4:58.46) ... Just missed scoring in the 1650 free, fi nishing in Club: Swam for Sandpipers of Nevada in Las Vegas since 2000, helped 17th place ... Swam on the second-place 800 free relay for UNLV. them to the 2004 state title. High School: Led the Cardinals to the 2011 CIF championship ... Was Personal: Amanda JoAnn Guerrero … Born on Dec. 6, 1992 in Phoe- named the team’s Swimmer of the Year as a senior. nix, Ariz. ... Daughter of Phillip and Kathy Guerrero ... has two brothers, Club: Swam for La Mirada Armanda in La Mirada, Calif., since 2002 ... Josh (24) and Cambridge (18) and one sister, Sarah (21) ... Majoring in Was an Olympic Trial Qualifi er. psychology. Personal: Jessica Rose Marsh ... Born on Nov. 20, 1992 in Whittier, Calif. ... Daughter of Libby Marsh ... Has two sisters, Lisa (20) and Maddy GUERRERO’S PERSONAL BESTS (20), and fi ve brothers, JR (9), Alonzo (6), Nathan (6), Max (4) and Logan 100 Breast 1:07.76 200 Breast 2:24.99 (3) ... Majoring in education. 200 IM 2:11.14 MARSH’S PERSONAL BESTS 200 Free 1:50.08 500 Free 4:58.46 400 IM 4:24.42

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mmargotargot nnatalieatalie monmousseau ssanchezanchez 6-2 - JUNIOR 5-10 - JUNIOR BACK/FREE BREAST/FREE VERSAILLES, FRANCE PLANO, TEXAS LYCEE SEAN MARC BOIVIM PLANO SENIOR HS

2012-13 (Sophomore): Used a medical redshirt for the season. 2012-13 (Sophomore): Swam in the ‘C’ fi nals at the MW Cham- 2011-12 (Freshman): Scored in the 100 back at the MW Champi- pionships in the 100 breast ... Also competed in the 50 free and onships, tying for 15th in a time of 56.91 ... Also placed 19th in the 200 breast. 50 free and 23rd in the 100 free. 2011-12 (Freshman): Swam in the 50 and 100 free and the 100 Club: Swam for SN Versailles ... Placed fi rst in the 50 meter back breast events at the MW Championships. in the 2008-09 French youth championships. High School: Finished third in the state championships as a senior Personal: Margot Pascale Marie Monmousseau … Born on in the 100 breast ... Named to the all-state team all four years in the Nov. 11, 1992 in ... Daughter of Stephen and Flor- 100 breast and as a member of the 200 medley and 200 free relays ence Monmousseau ... has one sister, Marie (24), and two brothers, ... Holds the Plano Senior High records in the 100 breast and 200 Philippe (23) and Clovis (19) ... Majoring in kinesiology. medley relay. Club: Was a member of the Dallas Mustangs in Dallas, Texas. MONMOUSSEAU’S PERSONAL BESTS Personal: Natalie Sanchez … Born on June 11, 1993 in San An- 50 Free 23.86 100 Free 52.07 tonio, Texas ... Daughter of Benjamin Sanchez and Teresa Collins 100 Back 56.91 ... Has two brothers, Sam Featherstone (27) and Danny Sanchez (27) ... Majoring in accounting.

SANCHEZ’S PERSONAL BESTS 50 Free 24.71 100 Free 53.76 100 Breast 1:04.21

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mmadelineadeline LLAURENAUREN sschmidtchmidt ERICKSON 5-2 - JUNIOR 5-8 - SOPHOMORE DIVER FLY PORTLAND, ORE. MURRAY, KY. LINCOLN HS MURRAY HS

2012-13 (Sophomore): Placed 13th on the 1-meter board at the 2012-13 (Freshman): Swam in the ‘C’ fi nals at the MW Cham- MW Championships ... (249.96), and also scored on the platform pionships in the 400 IM and the 200 fl y ... Also competed in the by placing 15th (184.47). 200 IM.

2011-12 (Freshman): Competed in the 1-meter and 3-meter High School: Was a three-time all-region selection for the Tigers events during the dual meet season. ... Set the school records in the 100 free, 100 back, 100 breast, 100 fl y, 200 IM, and was on three school-record relays ... Won a total of High School: Did not dive for her high school. seven regional titles over her four years ... Academic All-American in 2012 ... Was the fi rst swimmer from Murray HS to ever earn an Club: Posted personal best scores of 346.90 (1-meter) and 400.30 athletic scholarship. (3-meter) for her club. Club: Swam for both Paducah and Murray Youth swim teams in Personal: Madeline Rae Schmidt … Born on Oct. 13, 1992 in Kentucky, as well as a year with Sarasota Tsunami in Sarasota, Fla. Portland, Ore. ... Daughter of Steve and Jan Schmidt ... Majoring ... Was a member of the sectional team with all three clubs. in anthropology. Personal: Lauren Michele Erickson … Born on June 10, 1994 in SCHMIDT’S PERSONAL BESTS Paducah, Ky. ... Daughter of Scott and Madea Erickson ... Has one 1 meter 253.65 3 meter 276.18 sister, Alyssa (22) ... Planning on majoring in kinesiology. Platform 188.88 ERICKSON’S PERSONAL BESTS 200 Fly 2:09.65 200 IM 2:12.33 400 IM 4:37.47

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jjuliaulia EELENALENA fehervari GAVRILOVA 5-10 - RS-SOPHOMORE 5-7 - SOPHOMORE FREE FREE OMSK, RUSSIA BEKESCSABA, HUNGARY NO. 132 SECONDARY SCHOOL GYULA ANDRASSY

2012-13 (Freshman): Placed eighth in the 200 free at the MW 2012-13 (Redshirt Freshman): Swam in the 100 free at the MW Championships in 1:50.85 ... Also placed eighth in the 100 free Championship, placing 20th ... Also participated in both the 50 and (50.87). 100 free at the league meet. High School: Was the Hungarian national champion in the 50m 2011-12 (Freshman): Redshirted her freshman year. free in 2010 ... Was an alternate on the 400m free relay that fi n- Personal: Elena Olegovna Gavrilova … Born on May 25, 1993 ished fourth in the European Championships, and placed fi fth in in Omsk, Russia ... Daughter of Oleg and Irina Gavrilov ... Has one the 50m free in the 2009 in Doha, Qater. sister, Yulia (23) ... Majoring in psychology. Club: Swam for Bekescsabai Elore Uslo Klub. Personal: Julia Fehervari … Born on June 22, 1994 in Bekesc- saba, Hungary ... Daughter of Zsuzsanna Kovacs and Tibor Fe- GAVRILOVA’S PERSONAL BESTS hervari ... Has one sister, Zsuzsanna (25) and one brother, Bence 50 Free 23.58 100 Free 51.24 (22) ... Majoring in hotel management. 200 Free 1:51.53

FEHERVARI’S PERSONAL BESTS 50 Free 23.14 100 Free 50.32 200 Free 1:49.52

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mmicheleichele jjessicaessica sserraerra wwongong 5-2 - SOPHOMORE 5-8 - SOPHOMORE DIVER BACK LODI, CAILF. MEDICINE HAT, ALBERTA ST. MARY’S HS CRESCENT HEIGHTS HS

2012-13 (Freshman): Competed in the MW Championship in the 2012-13 (Freshman): Placed top 20 in all three events she com- 3-Meter Diving (208.50). peted in during the MW Championship, the 100 back, 100 fl y and 200 back. High School: A four-time league champion diver for St. Mary’s HS ... JV sectional champion in 2009 and 2010 ... Placed fourth as Club: Swam for Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club ... Swam in the con- a junior and third as a senior at the varsity sectionals. slation fi nals of the 2012 Canadian Olympic Trials in the 100m back ... Earned three silver medals at the 2010 Canadian Age Club: Member of Capital Divers in Rio Linda, Calif., from 2009- Group Nationals ... In 2011, won two goal and one silver at the 12. Western Canadian Summer Games.

Personal: Michele Elisabeth Serra … Born on May 12, 1994 in Personal: Jessica Kayleen Wong … Born on Dec. 20, 1994 in Lodi, Calif. ... Daughter of Michael and Tahne Serra ... Has one Medicine Hat, Alberta ... Daughter of Ken and Lindy Wong ... Has brother, Nicholas (21) ... Majoring in kinesiology. one sister, Mikaela (14) ... Majoring in science.

SERRA’S PERSONAL BESTS WONG’S PERSONAL BESTS 1 meter 227.60 3 meter 238.60 100 Back 55.82 200 Back 1:59.35 Platform 153.90 100 Fly 55.37

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MMIKAELAIKAELA AAMBERMBER BRAGGESEN- CRATSENBERGC 5-10 - SOPHOMORE JJENSENENSEN FREE 5-7 - SENIOR FEDERAL WAY, WASH. FREE VIRGINIA TECH BEKESCSABA, HUNGARY GYULA ANDRASSY 2012-13 (Freshman)-Virginia Tech: Swam in the free events dur- 2012-2013 (Junior - Bakersfi eld): Swam season best times in the ing the dual meet season. 200 back (2:08.09) and 500 free (5:07.35) during the preliminaries of the WAC Championships ... Placed 11th in the 1650 free at the High School: A four-year letterwinner at Thomas Jefferson High WAC Championship. School ... First in Washington history to win state titles in four dif- ferent free events ... state champion in the 50 and 100 free in 2010, 2011-2012 (Sophomore - Golden West College): Fin- 100 free champion in 2011, and earned state titles in the 200 and ished fourth in the 1650 freestyle and ninth in the 500 free- 500 free in 2012. style at the 2012 CCCAA State Championships ... Com- peted on the 800 free relay that placed second at the state Club: A member of the Valley Aquatics swim team from 2002- meet ... Helped team fi nish fourth at the state championships 2012 ... Junior Nationals Qualifi er. 2010-11 (Freshman - Golden West College): Swam distance free Personal: Amber Leigh Cratsenberg...Born on May 22, 1994 in for Golden West ... Also played center for team. Federal Way, Wash. ... Daughter of Larry and Deanna Cratsenberg ... Has two brothers, Tyler and Rylan ... Brother, Tyler, played in High School: Swam for Bishop Manogue Catholic high school and the semi-pro Western Hockey League ... Majoring in Criminal Jus- was team captain as well ... Two-time team water polo MVP ... USA tice. Water Polo Academic All-American in 2009 and 2010. CRATSENBERG’S PERSONAL BESTS Club: Played center for the Mountain zone water polo team from 50 Free 23.96 100 Free 51.96 2007-2009...Helped team place second in national tournament in 200 Free 1:52.88 2009.

Personal: Mikaela Noel Braggesen-Jensen … Born on Aug. 26, 1992 in Reno, Nev. ...Daughter of Michael and Janna Jensen... Father Michael played football for Nevada, Reno from 1983-84 ...Majoring in art and fi lm.

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nnaomiaomi kkristinaristina eellisllis hendrick 5-6- FRESHMAN 5-7- FRESHMAN BACK DISTANCE FREE VICTORIA, B.C. SANTA MARIA, CALIF. CLAREMONT SECONDARY ERNEST RIGHETTI HS

High School: Swam for the Spartans from 2010-2012 ... Helped her High School: Broke the school record in the 200 and 400 free in squad become the provincial and district champions all three years. 2013... Made it to CIF in 2012...Set school record in the 200 and Club: Swam for Island Swimming Club in Victoria, B.C. from 400 free in 2011...Made it to CIF in 2010 for 200 and 500 free. 2006-2013 ... Also swam for Team BC’s provincial team from Club: Swam for the Santa Maria swim club from 2005-2013...USA 2008-2012. swim bronze medalist from 2005- 2013...Helped set team record Personal: Naomi Margaret Ellis … Born on Oct. 4,1994 in Hali- in 2013 for the 400 free...800 free...400 medley relay...200 medley fax, Nova Scotia. ...Daughter of Wendy and Peter Ellis...Fluent in relay...Placed second at senior championship swim meet in 2011. French...Plans to major in business management. Personal: Kristina Marie Handrick ... Born on July 30, 1995 in Santa Barbara, Calif. ... Daughter of Michael and JoAnne Hen- drick... Has three sisters, Julie (22), Karen (20) and identical twin Kimberly (18), who swims for UNLV...Sister Karen currently swims for the University of Wyoming...Plans to major in hotel kkimberlyimberly management. hendrickh 5-7- FRESHMAN FLY/IM jjanelleanelle SANTA MARIA, CALIF. nnguyenguyen ERNEST RIGHETTI HS 5-4- FRESHMAN FREE/IM/FLY High School: Set team record in 2011 for the 100 breast, and the GOLETA, CALIF. 200 medley relay ... Made CIF team in 2012 .. Set team record in DOS PUEBLOS HS 2013 for the 200 and 400 free relay. Club: Swam for the Santa Maria swim club from 2005-2013... USA swim bronze medalist from 2005- 2013...Helped set team re- High School: Two-time Team MVP for the Chargers ... Helped cord in the 400 free relay in 2013...Placed second in senior cham- the team to four straight league titles, and a fourth-place fi nish as pionship in 2011. a freshman ... Named 2010 Freshman of the Year ... Set the league Personal: Kimberly Anne Handrick...Born on July 30, 1995 in record in the 200 IM at the championship meet as a senior. Santa Barbara, Calif. ...Daughter of Michael and JoAnne Hen- Club: Member of the Santa Barbara Swim Club since 2006. drick... Has three sisters...Julie (22), Karen (20) and identical twin Personal: Ruth Janelle Nguyen ... Born on Dec. 29, 1994 in Goleta, Kristina (18), who also swims for UNLV...Sister Karen currently Calif. ... Daughter of James and Pam Nguyen ... Has one sister, swims for Wyoming...Plans to major in hotel management. Rayanne, who swam at Fresno State (2010-13) ... Planning on majoring in hospitality.

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ttayloraylor kkelseyelsey shillingburgs wwuotiuoti 5-2- FRESHMAN 5-5 - FRESHMAN DIVING DISTANCE FREE ROCKLIN, CALIF. TUCSON, ARIZ. ROCKLIN HS MOUNTAIN VIEW HS

High School: Was the fi rst female diver in Rocklin HS history, com- High School: Two time scholastic All-American her junior and peted her fi nal two seasons ... Currently hold the school record in the senior year, and was the only swimmer from Mountain View HS to 1m and 3 m ... Earned a ninth place fi nish at the state championship. swim at the state championships her junior and senior year ... Made Club: Competed in the 1 meter and 3 meter for the the Dos Ros Southern Arizona’s First Team in 2011 and 2012. diving club. Club: Swam for Tucson Ford Dealers Aquatics from 2011-2013... Personal: Taylor Elizabeth Shillingburg ... Born on April 13, 1995 Helped the squad to state titles in 2012 and 2013, and a runner-up in Sacramento, Calif. ... Daughter of Mark and Barbara Shillingburg fi nish in 2011 ... State champion in the 200 free in 2012 and 2013. ... Has three brothers, Jared (27), Jordan (24), Kyle (22) ... Prior to Personal: Kelsey Galilee Wuoti ... Born on November 17, 1994 diving she was a competitive cheerleader ... Undecided on a major. in Tucson, Ariz. ... Daughter of Michael and Lizette Wuoti ... Has one sister, Jesse (17) ... Plans to major in biology.

hhannahannah ttayloraylor 5-5- FRESHMAN IM/SPRINT FREE EVERETT, WASH. MARYSVILLE PILCHUCK HS

High School: Four-year letterwinner ... Broke all but one school swimming record freshman year... Kept her records all four years of high school ... Named all-state fi rst team in 2009, 2010, and 2012. Club: Junior national qualifi er from 2009-2012...Swam for the Mighty Marlins from 2009-2010...Was a member of the Tacoma swim club in 2011, and the Stingray club in 2012. Personal: Elizabeth Hannah Taylor...Born on March 11, 1995 in Everett, Wash. ...Daughter of Christy and Lee Taylor...Mother Christy swam for the University of Arizona...Has one sister Leah (12)...Plans to major in engineering.

2013-14 UNLV MEN’S & WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING MEDIA GUIDE 25 MMEN’SEN’S PPROFILESROFILES

wwyattyatt ggiacomoiacomo aadamsdams ggremizziremizzi 6-3 - SENIOR 6-1 - SENIOR FREE IM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA LUISAGO, ITALY FRONTIER CHARTER LICEO SCIENTIFICO “P. GIOVIO” SCHOOL

2012-13 (Junior): Swam in the MPSF Championship in the 200 2012-13 (Junior): Won his second career conference title in the 400 IM IM, 100 fl y, and the 100 free events. at the MPSF Championships with a time of 3:47.07, and added a second 2011-12 (Sophomore): Competed in the free and fl y events for place fi nish in the 200 IM (1:46.40) ... Swam on the fi rst place 800 free the Rebels. relay and helped the 400 free relay to a runner-up fi nish ... Competed and took fi rst in the 400 IM (3:47.07)...He also swam in the 200 IM placing 2010-11 (Freshman): Swam all four strokes as well as the IM for second (1:46.40) ... Competed at the NCAA Championships in the 200 UNLV during the dual meet season. IM, 400 IM, 200 breast and 800 free relay. High School: Was a four-year letterwinner for the Cougars of 2011-12 (Sophomore): Placed third at the MPSF Championships in the Frontier Charter School ... Swam the 50 and 100 free and the 100 200 IM in a time of 1:48.42 ... Was also fi fth in the 200 fl y (1:49.76) and fl y events. ninth in the 400 IM (3:54.55) ... Swam on the runner-up 800 free relay Personal: Wyatt Jensen Adams ... Born on Sept. 25, 1991, in (6:32.33). Portland, Ore. ... Son of Joel and Kristine Adams ... Has three sis- 2010-11 (Freshman): Was limited by injuries for most of the sea- ters, Kristen (23), Margot (20) and Victoria (18), and one brother, son, but still won the 400 IM title in his fi rst-ever MW Championship Nathaniel (15) ... Majoring in criminal justice. appearance in a league-record time of 3:48.99 ... Also placed third in the 200 IM (1:48.34) and swam on the second-place 800 free relay. High School: Swam at the Italian Championships in 2010 and 2009 ... ADAMS’ PERSONAL BESTS Was the Italian 19-20 champion in the 200 IM and runner-up in the 400 50 Free 21.31 100 Free 46.35 IM ... Earned a second-place fi nish with the National Italian Team in the 100 Fly 50.87 200 IM at the Latin Cup in Argentina ... The Italian Junior Champion in the 200 IM and has the fi fth best time in the 400 IM for juniors in 2008. Club: Swam with DDS Milano and helped them to the Italian team cham- pionship in 2008. PPersonal: Giacomo Gremizzi ... Born on Jan. 9, 1990, in Como, Italy ... SSon of Gianni and Bruna Gremizzi ... Majoring in interdisciplinary.

GREMIZZI’S PERSONAL BESTS 2002 Breast 1:58.80 200 IM 1:46.09 4004 IM 3:45.58

CAREERC HIGHLIGHTS 20112 MW 400 IM Champion 20132 MPSF 400 IM Champion 20132 MPSF 800 Free Relay Champion

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brandon guilhermeg mmeiereier ppassosassos 6-0 - SENIOR 6-0 - SENIOR IM/BREAST FREE/FLY JAMUL, CALIF. PIRACICABA, BRAZIL CHRISTIAN HS COLEGIO AVANCO

2012-13 (Junior): Placed eighth in the 200 breast at the MPSF 2012-13 (Junior): Swam on the Rebels’ second place fi nish in the Championship (2:02.00) ... Also scored in the 200 IM, fi nishing 200 free relay during the MPSF Championship ... Posted a pair of 16th in 1:53.11. top seven individual fi nishes as well, in the 50 free (20.30) and the 2011-12 (Sophomore): Set the MPSF record in the 400 IM by 100 free (44.82) ...Competed in the 200 free as well. winning the preliminaries at the championship meet in a time of 2011-12 (Sophomore): Swam in the free, back, fl y and IM events 3:51.45, though fi nished in sixth place at night ... Also placed in for the Rebels during the season. a tie for fi fth in the 200 breast (2:01.49) and 15th in the 200 IM 2010-11 (Freshman): Mid-year transfer for UNLV ... Finished (1:51.82). eighth at the MW Championships in the 50 free (20.40), 15th in 2010-11 (Freshman): Posted three top-16 fi nishes in his fi rst year the 100 free (45.88) and 18th in the 100 back. at the MW Championships ... Was fourth in the 400 IM in a time High School: Held the Brazil national record in 2008 for his age of 3:57.77, 10th in the 200 breast in 2:02.05 and 12th in the 200 group in the 50 meter free with a time of 23.25 ... Held the fourth IM in 1:51.77. fastest 50 free time in the 19-under group in Brazil in 2010. High School: Was a two-time CIF champion in the 200 IM for the Personal: Guilherme Bobbo Lomani Passos ... Born on March Patriots, and also won the 100 breast as a senior ... His 100 breast 6, 1991, in Piracicaba, Brazil ... Son of Sergio and Ana Passos ... and 200 IM times set new CIF records his senior year ... Made the Has one brother, Tristen (15) ... Majoring in business. CIF fi nals in both events all four years. Club: Swam for CAST in San Diego ... Participated at Junior and PASSOS’ PERSONAL BESTS Senior Nationals in 2009 and 2010. 50 free 20.23 100 free 44.64 Personal: Brandon Eugene Meier ... Born on June 9, 1992, in 100 back 50.78 San Diego, Calif. ... Son of Stephen and Kathy Meier ... Has two sisters, Erica Schneider and Heather Meier ... Majoring in engi- neering.

MEIER’S PERSONAL BESTS 200 Breast 2:00.34 200 IM 1:50.93 400 IM 3:51.45

2013-14 UNLV MEN’S & WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING MEDIA GUIDE 27 MMEN’SEN’S PPROFILESROFILES

CCHRISHRIS DDAVIDAVID RRILEYILEY SZELESZELE 5-9 - RS SENIOR 5-11 - SENIOR BACK BREAST FARMINGTON, N.M. BUDAPEST, HUNGARY FARMINGTON HS CSCK FERELIC

2012-13 (Senior): Redshirted the season. 2012-13 (Junior): Earned his fi rst Honorable Mention All-American 2011-12 (Junior): Placed 14th in the 200 back (1:51.14) and 15th honor by placing 15th in the 100 breast in 53.69 at the NCAA Cham- in the 100 back in a time of 50.76 at the MPSF Championship pionships ... Also swam on the Rebels’ 12th-place 400 Medley Relay meet. ... Won his fi rst career individual title, claiming the 100 breast at the 2010-11 (Sophomore): Finished 15th at the MW Championships MPSF Championship in a time of 53.54 ... Also swam on the fi rst- in the 100 back in 50.49 ... Added a 17th place swim in the 200 place 200 medley relay, and added a fourth place fi nish in the 200 back and was 29th in the 50 free. breast (1:59.30). 2009-10 (Freshman): Placed 12th in the 100 back (50.70) and 2011-12 (Sophomore): Swam the breast leg on the Rebels’ MPSF-re- cord setting 400 medley relay at the league championships ... Finished 13th in the 200 back (1:51.07) at the MW Championships ... Was ninth in the 50 free in 20.53 at the MPSF meet. also 27th in the 500 free. 2010-11 (Freshman): Posted a third-place fi nish in the 100 breast High School: Won three straight state titles in the 100 back ... An (53.54) at the MW Championships and fi fth in the 200 breast (1:58.69) All-American in 2008 and 2009 ... Helped the Scorpions to the ... Also was 15th in the 50 free (20.95) ... Swam the breast leg on the district championship in 2009 ... Named a Four Corners Phenom record-setting 400 medley relay. in 2007 ... Earned Farmington Daily Times Top Performance three High School: Was the Hungarian champion in the 50 meter breast in years. both the short course and long course championships in 2009 ... Run- Club: Swam for FCAT swimming since 1995 ... Junior National ner-up in the 50m breast in the long course championships in 2010. qualifi er in 2008 and 2009 as well as a short course National quali- Club: Swam for Ferenuanosi TC in Budapest. fi er. Personal: David Szele ... Born on August 11, 1989, in Budapest, Personal: Christopher M. Riley ... Born Sept. 3, 1990, in Du- Hungary ... Son of Loiezto and Lasndue Szele ... Majoring in hospital- rango Colo. ... Son of Gary and Natalie Riley ... Was an Eagle ity management. Scout ... Tabbed as a Distinguished Graduate ... Earned All-District Academic Team honors fi ve times ... Majoring in kinesiology. SZELE’S PERSONAL BESTS 50 Free 20.43 100 Breast 53.04 RILEY’S PERSONAL BESTS 200 Breast 1:58.69 50 Free 21.69 100 Back 50.40 200 Back 1:50.61 CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 20112 MW 400 Medley Relay Champion 20122 MPSF 400 Medley Relay Champion 20132 MPSF 100 Breast Champion 20132 MPSF 400 Medley Relay Champion 20132 NCAA Honorable Mention All-American (100 Breast) 20132 NCAA Honorable Mention All-American (400 Medley Relay)

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SPENCERS BBALINTALINT WWOLLKINDOLLKIND BATKABATKA 6-1 - SENIOR 5-10 - JUNIOR FREE FLY/FREE/BACK COTO DE ZAZA, CALIF. BUDAPEST, HUNGARY TESORO HS KOLCSEY IEREVE

2012-13 (Junior): Swam the 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, and 500 2012-13 (Junior): Earned his fi rst career Honorable Mention All- free in the dual meet season. American recognition after placing 14th in the 200 fl y in a time of 2011-12 (Sophomore): Reached the bonus heat of three events at 1:44.92 ... Repeated as the 200 fl y champion at the MPSF Champi- the MPSF Championships ... Placed 20th in the 200 free, 23rd in onships with a new league record time of 1:44.59, and also swam the 200 fl y and 24th in the 500 free. on the fi rst place 800 free relay for the Rebels ... Added an eighth 2010-11 (Freshman): At his fi rst MW Championships, scored place swim in the 100 fl y (48.30) and a 10th place fi nish in the 100 in both the 500 free (11th in 4:32.50), and the 200 free (14th in back (49.37). 1:41.34) ... Finished 17th in the 1650 free. 2011-12 (Freshman): Won the MPSF title in the 200 fl y in a new High School: A four-time All-American ... Named First Team All- league-record time of 1:46.47 ... Added an eighth-place swim in Orange County in 2010 ... Holds Tesoro High school records in the 100 fl y (49.22) and fi nished ninth in the 500 free (4:29.99) ... the 50, 100, 200, and 500 free events, as well as the 200 and 400 Swam on the Rebels’ second-place 800 free relay squad. free relays. Club: First made a national team in 2009, swimming on the Hun- Club: From 1999-2010, swam for Mission Viejo Nadndores. gary national team in the European junior championships ... In Personal: Spencer Albert Wollkind ... Born on August 12, 1991, 2010, he earned a spot on the national team that competed in the in Woodlands, Texas ... Son of Alan and Susan Wookind ... Has European Swimming Championships, and he posted a 21st-place one brother, Stephen ... Majoring in business. fi nish in the 200 fl y ... That year he also placed third in the Hun- gary national championships in the 200 fl y. WOLLKIND’S PERSONAL BESTS Personal: Balint Batka ... Born on March 26, 1991, in Budapest, 200 Free 1:40.46 500 Free 4:32.50 Hungary ... Son of Batka Zoltain and Jodi Tiiade ... Majoring in 200 Fly 1:54.08 hotel management.

BATKA’S PERSONAL BESTS 200 Back 1:48.90 100 fl y 48.30 200 Fly 1:43.99

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 2012 MPSF 200 Fly Champion 20132 MPSF 800 Free Relay Champion 20132 MPSF 200 Fly Champion 20132 NCAA Honorable Mention All-American (200 Fly)

2013-14 UNLV MEN’S & WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING MEDIA GUIDE 29 MMEN’SEN’S PPROFILESROFILES

BBRYANRYAN JJOEOE HARVEY RIGGERT 5-11 - JUNIOR 6-1 - JUNIOR FLY/FREE DISTANCE FREE SNOHOMISH, WASH. VACAVILLE, CALIF. SNOHOMISH HS VACAVILLE HS

2012-13 (Sophomore): Swam in the 100 fl y during the MPSF 2012-13 (Sophomore): Placed fourth in the 400 free MPSF Cham- Championship, placing 19th ... Also participated in the 50 free at pionship (4:26.21) ... Also fi nished eighth in the 200 fl y (1:50.2q3), the league meet. and posted an 11th place swim in the 400 IM (3:58.77). 2011-12 (Freshman): Swam in the free, fl y and back events in his 2011-12 (Freshman): Turned in two top-four fi nishes at the MPSF fi rst season as a Rebel. Championships ... Placed third in the 500 free in 4:25.52 and fourth High School: Won the state championship in both the 100 back in the 200 fl y in 1:48.98 ... Also fi nished 13th in the 400 IM in 3:58.61. and the 100 fl y as a senior, setting new school records in the pro- High School: Helped the Bulldogs to a league championship his cess ... Helped the Panthers to the state championship title his senior year. freshman season. Club: Holds several records for Vacaville Swim Club ... Qualifi ed Club: Swam since 2003 for Stingray swim club in Snohomish ... for the Junior Nationals (Long Course) in 2009. was a member of the club’s national team. Personal: Joseph T. Riggert ... Born on May 4, 1993, in Vallejo, Personal: Bryan Thomas Harvey ... Born on Aug. 28, 1993, in Calif. ... Son of Dave and the Leanne Riggert ... has one brother, Everett, Wash. ... Son of Erin and the late Craig Harvey ... Major- Steven (19) ... grandfather Melvin Riggert played football at Colo- ing in biology. rado State in 1951-52 ... Majoring in criminal justice.

HARVEY’S PERSONAL BESTS RIGGERT’S PERSONAL BESTS 50 Free 21.62 100 Back 51.14 500 Free 4:23.65 200 Fly 1:48.69 100 Fly 49.87 400 IM 3:58.61

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MMATTATT JJRR ROEROE DEEMDEEM 6-1 - JUNIOR 5-11 - SOPHOMORE DISTANCE FREE BREAST STANWOOD, WASH. LAS VEGAS, NEV. STANWOOD HS SPRING VALLEY HS

2012-13 (Sophomore): Turned in a pair of sixth place fi nishes at 2012-13 (Sophomore): Was not a member of the team during the the league championships, in both the 500 free (4:29.38) and the season. 1650 free (15:26.90) ... Finished 10th in the 400 IM (3:57.90). 2011-12 (Freshman): Notched three top-eight fi nishes at the 2011-12 (Freshman): Won the consolation heat to place ninth in MPSF Championships, highlighted by a third-place showing in the the 100 breast at the MPSF championships, with a time of 56.22 1650 free (15:31.08) ... Eighth in both the 500 free (4:30.30) and ... Also placed 23rd in the 200 breast, and swam in the 50 free as in the 400 IM (4:00.22). well. High School: As a senior, was a NSCA All-American in the 500 free ... Washington state champion in the 200 and 500 free ... High School: As a senior at Spring Valley High, led the Griz- Named Stanwood High Male Athlete of the Year in 2010-11 ... zlies to a second place fi nish after winning the 50 free and the 100 Four-time team MVP, and named all-league all four years as well breast, as well as swimming on the fi rst-place 200 medley relay ...... Set school records in 200 and 500 free, as well as on the 200 Set a total of four school records in his one year at Spring Valley free, 400 free and 200 medley relays ... Two-time USA Swimming ... Competed for Rancho High as a freshman and sophomore, and Scholastic All-American. was third in the state in the 50 free his sophomore season. Club: Swam for Cascade Swim Club ... Set club records for the 1000 and 1650 free ... Placed 22nd in the nation in 2011 in the 1650 Club: Swam 10 years for Sandpipers of Nevada. free ... Pacifi c Northwest Swimming Association record holder in the 800 free ... Finished 34th in the 2011 National Open Water 10k. Personal: Wernher Aqapito Deem ... Born on May 28, 1993, Personal: Matthew John Roe ... Born on Aug. 30, 1992, in Se- at Wright-Patt Air Force Base in Ohio ... Son of Wernher Deem attle, Wash. ... Son of Bob and the Jane Roe ... Has two sisters, Sr. and Clarita Deem ... Has one sister, Christine Deem, and one Andrew (32) and Chelsey (30) ... Father was a professional golfer brother, William Mananquil ... Majoring in computer science. ... Majoring in psychology. DEEM’S PERSONAL BESTS ROE’S PERSONAL BESTS 50 Free 21.43 100 Breast 56.22 500 free 4:28.06 1650 free 15:26.90 200 Breast 2:06.93 400 IM 3:57.25

2013-14 UNLV MEN’S & WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING MEDIA GUIDE 31 MMEN’SEN’S PPROFILESROFILES

LLUCASUCAS SSAMUELAMUEL JAMESJAMES LAMEYNARDIE 5-11 - SOPHOMORE 6-4 - RS-SOPHOMORE DIVER FREE EL CAJON, CALIF. SCHOELCHER, FRANCE VALHALLA HS LYCEE DE BELLE FONTAINE

2012-13 (Freshman): Placed 13th on the platform (233.45) dur- 2012-13 (Redshirt-Freshman): Swam the free leg on UNLV’s ing the MPSF championship... Also fi nished 15th on the 3 meter 400 medley relay that earned honorable mention All-American (246.15), and placed 19th on the 1 meter (234.40). status after placing 12th at the NCAA Championships ... Also was a member of the 18th-place 200 free relay, and on the 28th-place High School: Was a member of the swimming and diving team at 800 free relay ... Was runner-up in the 100 free at the league cham- Valhalla High since 2009 ... MVP of the diving team as a junior pionships by just .09 seconds after posting a 43.22 ... Also earned a and senior, and holds the third highest dive score in school history fi fth-place fi nish in the 200 free after touching the wall in 1:37.73 ... Played two years of water polo, was team MVP as a junior. and swam the 50 free, placing 31st ... Swam on MPSF record- setting relays in the 800 free and 400 medley, and was a member Club: Competed for San Diego State Divers in 2011 and 2012. of the second-place 400 free relay.

Personal: Lucas Robert James ... Born on May 20, 1994, in San 2011-12 (Freshman): Redshirted this season Diego, Calif. ... Son of Harley and Gina James ... Has two broth- ers, his twin Jacob (19) and an older brother Josh (30) ... John (24) High School: Was the France Junior National champion in the 50, and Ludomir (23) ... Majoring in business. 100 and 200m free events in 2010.

JAMES’ PERSONAL BESTS Personal: Samuel Kevin Lameynardie ... Born on Jan. 3, 1993, 1 meter 268.80 3 meter 301.58 in Schoelcher, France ... Son of Jacques and Odife Lameynardie Platform 233.45 ... Has one brother, Mikael (31) and one sister, Isabelle (26) ... Majoring in international business.

LAMEYNARDIE’S PERSONAL BESTS 50 Free 20.64 100 Free 43.22 200 Free 1:36.86

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 2013 MPSF 800 Free Relay Champion 2013 MPSF 400 Medley Relay Champion 2013 NCAA Honorable Mention All-American (400 Medley Relay)

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HENRIQUE TOM MACHADO PACO-PEDRONI 5-10 - SOPHOMORE 6-2 - SOPHOMORE BACK FREE SAO PAULO, BRAZIL NICE, FRANCE COLEGIO COSTA ZOVAGL DON BOSCO HS

2012-13 (Freshman): Set a new UNLV record in the 100 back 2012-13 (Freshman): Turned in a pair of top-eight fi nishes at the with a time of 47.17 when he led off the Rebels’ 400 medley relay league championships, placing sixth in the 200 free (1:37.80) and at the NCAA Championships, which fi nished in 12th place, earn- eighth in the 100 free (44.85) ... Won the consolation heat of the 50 ing Honorable Mention All-American status ... as runner-up in the free, scoring ninth with a time of 20.40 ... Swam on the MPSF-re- 100 back at the MPSF Championships with a time of 47.39, and cord setting 800 free relay, and was a member of two second-place added a fourth-place fi nish in the 200 back in 1:46.18 ... Swam relay squads, the 200 and 400 frees ... Competed at the NCAA the back leg on two record-setting relay teams, in the 200 and 400 Championships, swimming on UNLV’s 18th place 200 free relay medley relays ... Also swam in the 50 free at the league meet. and on the 28th place 800 free relay.

High School: Competed in the back and free events for Colegio High School: Was the 2012 French national champion in the 50 Costa Zovagli, two-time national champions ... Set the school re- and 100 free events, and placed third in the 200 free ... Swam cord in the 50, 100 and 200 back events. on three fi rst-place relays at the championships, the 400 free, 400 medley and 800 free. Club: Swam for Sao Paulo F.C. in 2009, and E.C. Priaheiros in 2010-12. Personal: Tom Paco-Pedroni ... Born on March 28, 1995, in Nice, France ... Son of Bruno and Claudia Paco-Pedroni ... Has one Personal: Henrique Handa Machado ... Born on Aug. 6, 1994, in brother, Nico (20) and one sister, Julie (11) ... Planning on major- Sao Paulo, Brazil ... Son of João and Marina Machado ... Majoring ing in hospitality. in computer science. PACO-PEDRONI’S PERSONAL BESTS MACHADO’S PERSONAL BESTS 50 free 20.40 100 free 44.05 50 back 22.03 100 back 47.17 200 free 1:37.46 200 back 1:46.18 CAREER HIGHLIGHTS CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 2013 MPSF 800 Free Relay Champion 2013 MPSF 200 Medley Relay Champion 2013 MPSF 400 Medley Relay Champion 2013 NCAA Honorable Mention All-American (400 Medley Relay)

2013-14 UNLV MEN’S & WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING MEDIA GUIDE 33 MMEN’SEN’S PPROFILESROFILES

SPENSER DDILLONILLON SULLIVAN VIRVAVIRVA 5-10 - SOPHOMORE 5-11 - SOPHOMORE DIVER FLY/FREE NORTH LAS VEGAS NEVADA CITY, CALIF. NWCTA NEVADA UNION HS

2012-13 (Freshman): Competed in all three diving events at the 2012-13 (Freshman): Won the MPSF 50 free title in his freshman MPSF championship. season with a time of 19.92 ... Also set the league record with a 19.91 on his relay split when he lead off the second-place 200 free High School: Attended Northwest Career and Technical Academy relay .... Placed sixth in the 100 fl y (47.97) and won the consola- in North Las Vegas. tion heat of the 100 free with a ninth-place mark of 44.99 ... Was the free leg on the new league-record 200 medley relay squad, and Club: Competed for two years with Go For It USA swam on the second-place 400 free relay ... Led off the 18th-place club, based in Las Vegas ... Finished fi rst in the nation in tumbling 200 free relay at the NCAA Championships, and was on the 19th in 2010 in the 15& older division, and was fourth in 2011 ... In place 400 free relay. 2012, competed in the 17 & older level and placed fourth on the trampoline and 10th in tumbling. High School: Two-time High School All-American in the 50 free and 100 fl y, and won both events at the league championship his Personal: Spenser Michael Sullivan ... Born on Jan. 20, 1994, in senior season ... Set the school record in the 50 free and the 100 fl y. Henderson, Nev. ... Son of Thomas Sullivan and Tammy Sullivan ... His father played tennis at UNLV (1984-87) ... Majoring in busi- Club: Swam for Penguin Swim team from 2006-12, and competed ness. in the Junior Nationals in 2011 and 2012 ... Competed with the Nevada Union Miners mountain biking club from 2009-10, and SULLIVAN’S PERSONAL BESTS placed 13th in the state in 2009. 1 meter 239.00 3 meter 228.75 Platform 176.45 Personal: Dillon Randall Virva ... Born on Dec. 27, 1993, in Ne- vada City, Calif. ... Son of Diane Virva ... Has one brother, Kyle (24), who swam for the Rebels from 2007-11 ... Majoring in biol- ogy.

VIRVA’S PERSONAL BESTS 50 Free 19.91 100 free 44.77 100 Fly 47.92

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 2013 MPSF 50 Free Relay Champion 2013 MPSF 200 Medley Relay Champion

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DDYLANYLAN JJAKEAKE WOLFWOLF PPRIESTRIEST 5-11 - SOPHOMORE 6-0 - SENIOR DISTANCE FREE/FLY IM/BREAST LAS VEGAS, NEV. LAS VEGAS,NEV. SPRING VALLEY HS BAKERSFIELD

2012-13 (Freshman): Placed 14th in the 200 fl y with a time of 2012-13 (Senior): Did not compete during the season. 1:50.79 at the MPSF Championships ... Also competed in the 500 free and the 400 IM. 2011-2012 (Junior - Bakersfi eld): Posted runner-up fi nishes in the 200 IM and the 400 IM at the MPSF Championships, and also High School: Swam every stroke but the breast for Spring Valley, placed seventh in the 200 breast. and helped the team to a state runner-up fi nish his junior season ... Has a total of two state individual titles (100 fl y twice, and set 2010-2011 (Sophomore - Bakersfi eld): MPSF Swimmer of the the state record in the event as a sophomore), and was on the fi rst- Year after winning the 200 IM (1:47.82) and the 400 IM (3:52.93) place 200 medley relay in 2011 ... Finished second in the state in at the MPSF Championships ... Reset the all-time Roadrunner re- the 200 free three years, and once in the 100 fl y. cords in the 200 and 400 IM ... Added another record in the 200 fl y (1:49.24), and helped break another school record in the 800 free relay (6:39.42) at the MPSF Meet...MPSF Men’s athlete of the Club: From 2005-10, was a member of Desert Storm Swimming, week for the week of Nov. 24, 2010... Had the seventh best 200 IM three-time state champion ... Senior nationals qualifi er in fi ve and ninth best 400 IM times in the nation. events while at Desert Storm ... Was a member of Boulder City Henderson the past two years, and competed in the 2012 Olympic 2009-10 (Freshman - Bakersfi eld): Placed second in the 400 IM Trials in the 200 fl y. at the Conference USA Championships.

Personal: Dylan Michael Wolf ... Born on Dec. 8, 1993, in Spring High School: Swam for Palo Verde HS from 2005-2009...Earned Valley, Nev. ... Son of Lance and Susan Wolf ... Has one sister, Jes- team MVP honors ... Led the Panthers to four regional champion- sica (18) ... Majoring in business. ships and a pair of Nevada state championships.

WOLF’S PERSONAL BESTS Club: Swam for the Sandpipers of Nevada swim team. 500 Free 4:36.09 200 Fly 1:49.07 400 IM 4:06.36 Personal: Jake Priest ... Was born on Feb. 3, 1991 in Elko, Nev. ... Son of Val Evans ... Has two brother, Mike and Jason, and two ssisters, Kim and Amy ... Majoring in kinesology.

HHANNONANNON DDAIGLERAIGLER 5-9 - SOPHOMORE IM/FREE PAHRUMP, NEV. ARIZONA

2012-132 (Freshman): Competed for the Wildcats during his fresh- manm season.

HighH School: Was home schooled.

Club:C Sixth place fi nisher at Junior Nationals...Competitor in OOlympic Trials

PPersonal: Born on April 9, 1993...Son of Donald and Zolina. 2013-14 UNLV MEN’S & WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING MEDIA GUIDE 35 MMEN’SEN’S PPROFILESROFILES

CCOLLLINOLLLIN JACKSON BBALDACCIALDACCI HAWKINS 6-1 - FRESHMAN 6-5 - FRESHMAN BACK/IM/FLY FREE/FLY POWELL, WYOM. HENDERSON, NEV. CAMPBELL COUNTY HS GREEN VALLEY HS

High School: Swam for Kelly Walsh HS from 2009-2011, help- High School: Swam for the Green Valley HS Gators, helping them ing them to two top-three fi nishes ... His fi nal two seasons were to three state runner-up fi nishes and a third place his sophomore at Campbell County HS (2011-13), where he led them to a state saeson ... Swam on two state championship relays, the 400 free as title in 2011-12, and a runner-up fi nish as a senior ... Holds three a junior and the 200 medley his senior year ... Best individual fi n- individual high school state records as well as one relay record ... ish was fourth in the 100 free as a junior. Won a total of 11 state titles in his career, and was the fi rst high school swimmer in the state of Wyoming to break 50 seconds in Club: Member of Boulder City/Henderson Swim Team since the 100 back. 2009.

Club: The past three years, was a member of Gillette Swim Team Personal: Jackson Mitchell Hawkins ... Born on June 10, 1995 in in Gillette, Wyo. Honolulu, Hawaii ... Son of Justin and Nicole Hawkins ...... Plan- ning on majoring in radiography. Personal: Michael Collin Baldacci...Born on Sept. 9, 1499 in Pow- ell, Wyom. ... Son of Mike and Danette Baldacci...Father Mike is a swim coach...Father swam for Wyoming from 1987-1991 ... Has one brother Conner (15) and one sister Taylor (12)...Plans on ma- DDYLANYLAN joring in nutrition science. TARAZONA 6-0 - FRESHMAN DDANNYANNY SPRINT FLY/ FREE UPLAND CALIF. BULLINGTON CLAREMONT HS 6-0 - FRESHMAN BREAST/FREE High School: Swam for the Claremont HS WolfPack all four years PHOENIX, ARIZ. ... League MVP as a junior and senior ... Holds the league record ARCADIA HS in the 100 fl y.

Club: Swam for the Clarmont swim club from 2003-2013...Was High School: Helped Arcadia to state titles in 2009 and 2012, and on a top 10 ranked 200 medley relay. runner-up status his other two years ... As a senior, was runner-up in the state in both the 50 free and the 100 breast, in which he set Personal: Dylan Manuel Tarazona... Born on April 7, 1995 in Up- the school record, and swam on the fi rst-place 400 free relay ... land Calif. ... Son of John and Jennifer Tarazona ... Sister Noelle Named the team’s Outstanding Athlete in 2012. (20) is a swimmer at UCLA, while brother DJ is on the San Luis Obispo squad ... Undecided on a major. Club: Swam for the Phoenix swim club from 2009-2013...Helped his team become the western section champions all four years.

Personal: Robert Daniel Bullington ... Born on Oct. 10, 1994 in Phoenix, Ariz. ... Son of John and Heidi Bullington ...Plans on ma- joring in political science.

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