Abby Blinka
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- Year:
- So.
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- Hometown:
- Akron, Ohio
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- High School:
- Archbishop Hoban
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- Bats/Throws:
- Breast/Sprint Free
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- Events:
- Breast/Sprint Free
Rising sophomore in the breaststoke events, who looks to take over the leadership of that group of swimmers with the graduation of two standouts, according to the coaches.
2015-16: Steady contributor at the NCAC Championships … Placed 13th in the 100 breast (1:09.01), and earned a spot in the consolation final of the 200 breast (2:36.97), finishing 18th … Individually, placed 25th in the bonus heat of the 50 freestyle (25.83) … Part of Wooster’s top 400 medley relay in prelims … Runner-up in the 100 breast (1:06.77) at the Wooster Invitational, turning in the fourth-fastest time in program history.
Prior to Wooster: Three-time state qualifier at Archbishop Hoban High School … Named Archbishop Hoban’s Athlete of the Year as a senior … Earned four letters in swimming and two in cross country.
Personal: Born Oct. 25, 1996 … Daughter of John Blinka and Heidi Wiedamann-Blinka … Has yet to declare a major.
