Personal
Was on the state championship team for medley relay while attending Woodrow Wilson High School in Tacoma, Wash. ... All-American in the 100-yard breast (1984) ... coached by Dick Hannula ... placed third in 100 breast and sixth in 200 breast at WAC Championships in 1986 ... qualified for Nationals ... placed sixth in the 100 breast in 1985 ... high school team boasted 25 consecutive state championships and 232 consecutive dual meet wins ... got started as a swimmer as part of a rehabilitation program following a car accident ... an honor student ... majoring in business ... placed third in the 100 breast and sixth in the 200 breast at WAC championships in 1987.