Dakota Bloch

Position:
Freestyle
Height:
5-6
Class:
Freshman
High School:
C.M. Russell HS
Hometown:
Atlanta, Ga.

FRESHMAN (2011-2012): Was one of the headliners for the distance crew during the season swimming in the 100, 200, 500, 1,000 and 1,650 yard freestyles ... Finished the season with seven duals wins ... Notched her first two dual wins against Seattle in the 200 and 1,000 yard freestyles ... Swam her fastest time in the 200 yard freestyle (1:51.50) at the Pac-12 Championships ... Swam her fastest times in the 500 (4:56.34) and 1,650 yard freestyle (17:05.08) at the Arena Invitational.

C.M. RUSSELL HS: Lettered three years in swimming ... Currently holds the school record for the 200 and 500 yard freestyle ... Was a three-time team MVP ... Was a three-time state champion in the 200 and 500 yard freestyle.

PERSONAL: Born in Dunedin, Fla. ... Parents are Andy and Kim Bloch ... Has two siblings, Jarret and Christian ... Her hobbies include Photography, hiking and painting ... Her biggest athletic thrill was getting to go to Junior Nationals.