
Amanda Podczerwinski
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07/16/2015
Record Number of Saints Named to MAAC Academic Honor Roll
154 Student Athletes Honored For Maintaining Cumulative GPA's of 3.20 or Better
07/21/2014
Record Number of Saints Named to MAAC Academic Honor Roll
Siena Boasts School Record 147 Honorees
02/12/2014
MAAC Names Ten Saints to All-Academic Team
Led by Senior Dana Tricarico
09/26/2013
Living Our Tradition
Siena Student Athletes Embody Franciscan Spirit
07/17/2013
123 Saints Named to MAAC Academic Honor Roll
Nearly 42% of Siena's Student Athletes Posted Cumulative GPA's of 3.20 or Better
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:
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"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."
GETTING TO KNOW AMANDA PODCZERWINSKI:
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Major: Chemistry
Twitter handle: @amandapodz
Nickname: "Podz" or "The Podzinator"
What I like most about my sport: Competitiveness
My biggest fear:Drowning
My before game/meet routine: Have a dance party with the team
Three words that describe me:Optimistic, peppy, busy bee
If I could meet anyone, it would be: Adam Levine
My dream car: Diamond Lamborghini
Favorite Movie: Elf
Number: 1
Song: Little Bird by Ed Sheeran