At a glance: Arrived at Ohio State after an impressive freshman campaign at New Mexico State … specializes in freestyle and butterfly events.
As a junior (2014): Competed as a relay alternate at the NCAA championships … registered the Buckeyes’ fastest time in four separate individual events – 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly … competed individually at the Big Ten championships in the 100 freestyle and 100 butterfly … received Academic All-Big Ten and Ohio State Scholar-Athlete honors.
As a sophomore (2013): Swam on the 200 freestyle relay team that finished in sixth-place at the Big Ten championships with a season-best time of 1:30.18 … made her Buckeye debut with a victory in the 50 freestyle (24.27) and 200 freestyle relay (1:36.16) against Kenyon and Cleveland State (Oct. 26) … was seventh in the 100 freestyle at the annual Ohio State Invitational … a molecular genetics major … Ohio State Scholar-Athlete selection.
As a freshman (2012): Attended New Mexico State … became the second swimmer in school history to compete at the NCAA championships … qualified for the 200 freestyle, 100 freestyle and 50 freestyle events at NCAAs … won the 200 freestyle at the WAC championships with a New Mexico State varsity record of 1:46.38 … also took runner-up honors in the 50 freestyle (22.82) and 100 freestyle (49.28) … picked up WAC Freshman of the Year honors … also set school records in the 50 and 100 freestyle events, as well as the 400 freestyle relay, 800 freestyle relay and 200 medley relay.
Background: Swam with Magdeburg Swim Club from 2005-11 … earned several Top 3 finishes in freestyle and butterfly events at the German Nationals … also posted several A-final qualifications at the German Nationals …away from the pool, enjoys watching movies and spending time with friends … lists the atmosphere at the WAC championships as her greatest sports experience to date … daughter of Michael and Carola Schmidtke … has two brothers, Tim and Niels.
