A sophomore breaststroker/butterflyer from Visalia, CA...as a freshman
(1997) had the team's fourth-best time in the 100 fly (career-best 56.45,
NCAA consideration standard)...scored points for the Bears at the Pac-10
meet, placing 11th in the 100 breast (1:05.97) and 17th in both the 100 fly
and the 200 breast...also had career-best times in the 200 fly (2:09.11),
200 breast (2:24.70) and 200 IM (2:08.90)...had three dual meet wins in the
100 fly (versus Michigan, Fresno State/Nevada, Pacific), all from lane
eight... this summer competed in the 100 fly, and the 100 and 200 breast at
the 1997 Canadian National Championship in Edmonton, Alberta...at Golden
West High School was an All-American in swimming in 1995 and '96...holds
her high school records in the 100 breast (1:04.90), 100 fly (58.20) and
200 IM (2:09.21)...was named Female Swimmer of the Year for her club team
in 1995 and was a Junior National finalist and a Senior National qualifier
in 1996...also competed one year on the varsity volleyball team...club
coach is Matt Vogel of the Visalia Area Swim Team...undeclared major with
an interest in biology...parents are Dave and Jan Simpson of Visalia,
CA...born 9/4/78 in Ontario, Canada.
Best Cal Times
100 fly 56.45 1997 Pac-10 Championship
100 breast 1:05.97 1997 Pac-10 Championship
200 IM 2:08.90 1997 Pac-10 Championship
200 breast 2:24.70 1997 Pac-10 Championship
200 fly 2:09.11 1996 Northern Arizona dual meet
