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Kristin Walker - Women's Swimming and Diving - University of New Mexico Lobos Athletics

Kristin Walker

Position

Breaststroke

Height

-

Class

So.

Hometown

Colorado Springs, Colo.

SOPHOMORE: Recorded the second fastest time in the 100-yard breaststroke at 1:05.55…had the second fastest time in the 200-yard breaststroke with a time of 2:26.56…was on the fastest team for the 400-yard medley relay at 3:50.90…swam the 100-yard breaststroke at 1:04.31 at the 2014 Mountain West Swimming and Diving Championships…recipient of the 2014 Mountain West All-Academic Award…also contributed to the program’s 2013 Fall CSCAA Scholar All-America Teams award and 2014 Spring CSCAA Scholar All-America Teams award. FRESHMAN: Contributed as a freshman to a deep Lobo squad and participated in six meets…was a member of the 400-yard medley relay team that recorded the fifth fastest time…finished 22nd in the 200-yard breaststroke at the 2013 Mountain West Championships, was also 24th in the 100-yard breast…recipient of the Spring 2013 Academic All-Conference Award and was named a Scholar-Athlete.HIGH SCHOOL: A 2012 graduate of Air Academy HS…swam for coach Scott Newell…voted most valuable athlete sophomore and senior years…team captain as a senior…Colorado Springs 4A metro League Champion in the 100 yard breaststroke as a junior and senior…owns the Air Academy records in the 100 yard breaststroke, 200 yard medley relay and 200 yard individual medley…Also an Air Academy Rotary Champion in women’s swimming…Was a member of the National Honor Society as well as the Spanish Honor Society…an AP Scholar and a Principal’s Honor Roll honoree, Walker graduated high school with a 4.38 GPA.PERSONAL: Born August 4, 1994 in Jacksonville, Flo….daughter of Dianna and Drew Walker… full name is Kristin Elise Walker…hobbies include spending time with family and friends and skiing…favorite food is ice cream…favorite athlete is Rebecca Soni…has two siblings, brother Travis and sister Hannah…intended major is Speech and Hearing Sciences.