Katie Marsh

Position:
Breast/IM
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Ocean Ridge, Fla.
High School:
Saint Andrew's School

Career Best Times: 1:03.77 in the 100-yard breaststroke (10th in school history); 2:18.27 in the 200-yard breaststroke.

General: Two-time letter winner...fifth on the preseason depth chart for the 100 and 200-yard breaststrokes...once fully healthy, will be a key member to the Tar Heel breaststroke group

2008-09 (Sophomore): Had some early season injuries, but recovered in time to go a career best of 1:03.77 in the 100-yard breaststroke in the Tar Heel Last Chance Meet...that time put her 10th all-time in school history in the event...in that same meet, she had her season best in the 200-yard breaststroke at 2:19.50.

2007-08 (Freshman): A solid contributor during her freshman season...a reliable dual meet swimmer... competed at the 2008 ACC Championships as a member of the scoring team.

Prep: A May 2007 graduate of Saint Andrew's School in Boca Raton, Fla. ...a U.S. Swimming Academic All-America selection...NISCA All-America in the 100 breaststroke for four years in a row...two-time state champion in the 100 breast...team MVP three times and the top rookie on the team as a freshman...Boca Raton News Swimmer of the Year choice...Sun-Sentinel Swimmer of the Year honoree...National Honor Society member...on the Dean's List for four years...qualified for nationals in 200-meter breast...FGC record holder in both breaststroke events...two-time 200-meter breast champion at Southern zone meet...broke zone meet record for 15-18 age group in 200-meter breast...member of zone meet record-breaking 200 free relay team.

Personal: Full name is Kathryn Leigh Marsh...daughter of Janet and Mark Marsh...was born Sept. 15, 1988 in Boynton Beach, Fla. ...has one sister, Jenny, 23.

Marsh Makes Her Mark
Academic Major at Carolina: Psychology and Exercise and Sports Science
Career Plans: Undetermined
Hobbies: Photography, music, the beach
Athlete I Most Admire: Dara Torres
Biggest Sports Thrill: When the basketball team won the national title
People Who Have Had The Greatest Influence on My Athletic Career: My parents
Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Favorite Magazine: Cosmo
Favorite Food: Everything except olives
Favorite Movie: Basically any comedy or drama
Favorite TV Shows: Entourage, Grey's Anatomy, Gossip Girl
Favorite Website To Visit: Look how many friends I have
Country I've Never Been To But Want To Visit: Australia
Entertainment Figure I'd Most Like To Have Dinner With: Paul Walker