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Kredich's Forecast
"Jenny is known as an elite backstroker, but she can do so much more. She will give us depth in fly, free and IM events, and could be on any of our relays. Jenny's positive outlook and relentless drive to improve will make her a powerful leader by example as well."
HIGH SCHOOL: Made it to the semifinals in the 100m backstroke, placing 11th in 1:01.69, at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials...Also placed 53rd in the 100m fly (1:01.11)...Won Indiana state championships in the 100y backstroke for the last three years and in the 100y fly the past two years...Is a 10-time All-American...Competed for U.S. team at Japan International Grand Prix in August 2007, where she placed eighth in the 100m back...Placed fourth in the 100m backstroke at Junior Nationals and 13th at the U.S. Open in 2005...Was the 2006 Junior National champion in the 100y back and took 21st in the event at 2006 Senior Nationals...Brought home the bronze medal in the 100m back at the ConocoPhillips National Championship meet in 2007.
PERSONAL: Enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences...Highest ambitions in swimming are to be a member of the U.S. Olympic Team and win an NCAA Championship...Biggest thrill was competing at the U.S. Olympic Trials...Hopes to coach collegiate level swimming and help troubled and injured children...Former teammate Jenna Willis competes for Kentucky...Mother was an All-American at BYU...Has a brother, Chris, 25, and two sisters, Becky, 22, and Sarah, 20...Daughter of Pat and Lisa Connolly...Jennifer Marie Connolly was born Jan. 12, 1990, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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