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  Alyssa Conner

Alyssa Conner

Player Profile

Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Granite Bay, CA
High School:
Granite Bay
Height:
5-10
Position:
IM/ Distance Free
Experience:
1L

2008-09

Posted season-bests in the 500 free (4:51.85), 1,650 free (16:41.24) and 400 IM at the Big 12 Championships ...other season-bests included 9:58.15 in the 1,000 free and 1:59.44 in the 200 back at Sectionals.

High School/Club

2008 graduate of Granite Bay High School in Granite Bay, Calif. ... Was above a 4.0 all four years ... Sierra Nevada Academic Award winner ... Earned four letters swimming for Coach John Sherman ... Three-time All-American ... 200 IM section champion in 2008 ... Team MVP ... Team won their league all four years and won section in 2007 ... 2006 and 2007 nationals qualifier ... Swam for the Sierra Marlins Swim Team coached by Jeff Pearson.

Personal

Alyssa Conner is the daughter of Larry and Erin Conner ... Born June 16, 1990 in Sacramento, Calif. ... Has one brother, Colin, and one sister, Karrisa ... Business major ... Enjoys shopping and going to the movies.

Most played songs in my iPod: Jessie's Girl (Rick Springfield), Love Story (Taylor Swift), Larger Than Life (Backstreet Boys)! Wow that is diverse!
Bookmarked websites: Facebook and Howdy
Worst habit: Never making my bed
Favorite city to visit: Home! Granite Bay, California
Talent I'd most like to have: I wish I could sing better. It would make car rides more pleasant for passengers.
Dream date: It could be anything as long as it is with the right person.
Most competitive teammate: Melanie, Melissa or Kristen
Which teammate could succeed at another sport: Kristen Heiss or Lauren Clifford
Pre-competition music: Anything upbeat that I can sing to.
Favorite quote: "Let's make lemonade out of lemons."
Favorite swimming set: Anything that has pulling!

In one word, describe:
Coach Bultman: Sarcastic
Coach Duchac: Smiley

Career Best Times
200 IM 2:04.84
400 IM 4:18.88
500 Free 4:51.85
1,000 Free 9:58.15
1,650 Free 16:41.24
200 Back 1:59.44
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