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Amanda Podczerwinski

	Height: 5-11
	Event: Back/IM

AS A JUNIOR:

Member of team that finished second in the 200 yard free relay vs. UVM 11/2 (1:50.31)
Named to the MAAC All-Academic Team

AS A SOPHOMORE:

Honored by College Swim Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) for academic success
Earned her top 50 Free time in 25.67 against Canisius (11/17)
Earned several top season times at the ECAC Championships in the 100 Free, 200 Free and the 200 Back
at the NE Catholic Invite(10/18) she earned her top 400 IM time of the season with 5:02.79
Named to MAAC All-Academic Team

AS A FRESHMAN:

First place finisher in nine individual events during her freshman season
Won the 100 back against Niagara and Bryant (1:00.82), Holy Cross (1:03.12), and Sacred Heart (1:02.24)
Also found success in the 200 back, winning meets against Holy Cross (2:16.42), and Canisius and Gannon (2:10.18)
Was also the Saints main contributor in the 200 IM with victories against Canisius and Ganno (2:13.86), Bryant and Niagara (2:13.00), Vermont (2:20.15), and St. Francis (2:24.29)
Helped the 200 free relay finish sixth in the MAAC Championships, clocking with a time of 1:38.75

BEFORE SIENA:

Earned two varsity letters at Harry D. Jacobs before swimming with her club team year-round as a junior and senior
Conference champion in the 500 free as a freshman and 400 free relay as a sophomore
Finished sixth in 200 back at state championships as a sophomore
A Speedo Sectionals and Grand Prix qualifier

PERSONAL:

Daughter of David and Susan Podczerwinski
Has two younger twin sisters, Brittany and Courtney
Enjoys participating in triathlons, reading, and hanging out with friends in her spare time
A biochemistry and pre-med major who wants to attend medical school
Chose Siena for the athletic and academic opportunities it provided
Also recruited by Evansville, Illinois State, and Youngstown State.

KUETERMAN ON PODCZERWINSKI:

"She will add depth to our backstroke events this year. I look for her to have a solid junior year and help us move up in the MAAC championships."

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