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2014-15 Women's Swimming and Diving Roster

Sabrinne Gibson

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • High School The International School of Kuala Lumpur

Biography

Junior - 2013-14

  • Recorded her season best 200 back (2:14.51) and personal bests in the 100 free (52.25) and 100 back (58.85) at the Miami University Invitational
  • Posted a personal best 50 free (23.94) at the Big Ten Championships
  • Swam her season best 200 free (1:58.92) against Oakland
  • Placed third in the 50 free (24.99) at the Southern Illinois, Olivet Nazarene Dual Meet
  • Swam a leg in 200 free relay (1:33.02) at the Miami University Invitational, which ranks ninth in school history.

Sophomore - 2012-13

  • Recorded personal best in 50 free (24.13) at the Big Ten Championships
  • Recorded personal best in 200 free (1:54.90) at the Big Ten Championships
  • Recorded a personal best in the 100 free (53.78) at the Big Ten Championships
  • Posted a fourth-place finish in the 50 free (25.56) against Illinois State.

Freshman - 2011-12

  • Set personal-best times in the 50 free (24.81), 100 free (54.67), 100 back (59.49) and 200 back (2:08.92) at the Minnesota Challenge.

High School

  • Won the Scott Smith Award for Most Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year in 2010 and 2011
  • Named Swimming MVP all four years of high school
  • Earned the Track & Field Coaches Award in 2010
  • Broke individual school records in the 100 and 200 back, 50, 100 and 200 free
  • Was a part of record-setting relay teams in the 4x100 medley, 4x100 free and 4x50 free
  • Broke the International Association of South Asian Schools record in the 200 back
  • Member of record-breaking track & field relay squads in the 4x400 and 4x100
  • Earned varsity letters in swimming four years and track & field three years
  • Represented the Selangor State team from 2006-2011 at the National Age Group Championships
  • Won first place in the 100 and 200 back and third place in the 50 back at the National Age Group Championships in 2011
  • Captain of the swim and track & field teams two years each
  • Swam with the Piranhas Swim Club in Selangor, Malaysia for 12 years.

Personal

  • Born February 23, 1993
  • Parents are Barnie and Naszreen Gibson
  • Born in Saudi Arabia, but is a U.S. citizen
  • Majoring in biology
  • Hobbies include reading, writing, listening to music and hanging out with friends and family
  • Biggest thrill in sports is diving off blocks for the start of a race that you know will be amazing
  • Plans to become a doctor specializing in sports injuries following graduation
  • Her parents have most influenced her athletic career by always pushing her to achieve all the goals she has for herself and always supporting her.

Historical Player Information

  • 2011-12Freshman

    Free/Back
  • 2012-13Sophomore

    Free/Back
  • 2013-14Junior

    Free/Back
  • 2014-15Senior

    Free/Back