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2008-09 (Freshman): Jayme had an outstanding first year as a Tiger. During the Big West Championship race, Jayme took first place in the 500 Free with a time of 4:50.95, 3.8 seconds better than the second place finisher. She set the season best times in four different races, which include the 200 free (1:53.87), 500 free (4:50.95), 1000 free (9:58.52), and 1650 free (16:47.60). She became number two in Pacific history in the 1000 free with a time of 9:58.52 and in the 1650 free with a time of 16:47.60. She took over the number three spot with a time of 4:50.95 in the 500 free. High School: Jayme was a member of the four-time 4A Team State Champion swim team at Inglemoor High School (2004-07) and lettered in swimming four years with the Vikings. During her senior season she was named team captain and was the 4A Washington State Swimmer of the Year. Swalin earned All-American honors in high school in the 500 Free, 200 Free, 200 Free Relay and the 400 Free Relay. After qualifying for all of those events, she became a 2007 Iron Woman. Jayme also added to her impressive résumé by qualifying for the US Junior Nationals in the 400 IM and the Short Course Nationals in the 400 IM and 500 Free. Academically she was part of the National Honor Society all four years of her high school career and was named an Academic All-American in 2007. Personal: Jayme Swalin was born in Seattle, Wash., and is the daughter Kent Swalin and Mary Lou Hill. She has one sibling, Jenna. In her freshman year at Pacific, Jayme is studying international relations. |
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