Born July 16, 1981 ... daughter of Nancy and Pat Hiltman.

1999-2000: Had a breakthrough performance at Ohio Senior meet with personal-best times of 24.60 in the 50 freestyle, 53.03 in the 100 freestyle and 1:55.29 in the 200 freestyle.

High School: Captain of Lakota West H.S. team her senior year ... four-year letterwinner.

Major: Business.