2009-10 W Swimming & Diving Roster

Samantha Pearson

  • Position Backstroke
  • Height 5-6
  • Class Freshman
  • Last School(s) Faith Lutheran HS
  • Hometown Las Vegas, Nev.

Biography

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB SUCCESS
• Four-time high school Nevada state champion in the 100 backstroke.
• Set school records in the 50, 100, 200 and 500 frees and in the 200 IM.
• Three-time USA Swimming All-American; three-time NISCA All-American.
• Four-time member of her high school's honor roll.
• Finalist in the 200-meter back and competed in the 100 back at the 2007 ConocoPhillips USA Swimming Short-Course National Championships while swimming for Team Rebel Aquatics.

PERSONAL
• Undeclared major.
• Her uncle, John Frey, attended Cal.
• Favorite athlete is Ryan Lochte.

WHY I CHOSE CAL
"I chose Cal because the team atmosphere was one that could push me to be my best."