Nicole Ocepek Class: Senior Hometown: Puyallup, Wash. High School: Fairfield Event: Free

2001-02: Placed 15th at the Midwest Classic in the 50 free despite battling mononucleosis all season.

2000-2001: Best finishes came against Valparaiso/ Xavier, when she came in fifth in the 200 free, and versus Oakland, when she placed fifth in the 100 free.

1999-2000: Swam a personal-best time at the Ohio Senior meet in the 50 free with a time of 25.69.

High School: Team captain as a senior ... participated in the state meet as a sophomore and junior ... GMC honorable mention in the 200 medley and 400 free relay.

Personal: Born Dec. 24, 1981 ... daughter of Connie and Mike Ocepek... graduated Magna Cum Laude ... majoring in accounting and finance.