| Kristen Severance |
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 | Class:
Junior
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| Hometown:
Carmichael, Calif.
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| High School:
St. Francis HS
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| Height:
5-8
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| Event:
Breaststroke, individual medley
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| Birthdate:
09/02/1979
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| Experience:
2V
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OREGON STATE: One of 17 returning letter-winners and 6 returning Pacific-10 meet scorers ... has 4 places on OSU's all-time top-10 lists: second in 100 breast (1:06.45, 2000), fourth in 200 breast (2:22.78, 2000), seventh in 200 IM (2:10.97, 1999), 10th in 400 IM (4:41.52, 1998) ... (2000) At Pacific-10 Championships, placed 20th in 200 back (2:22.78), 21st in 100 breast (1:06.87), finished 37th in 200 IM (2:10.98) ... (1999) Had OSU's top time of season in 100 breast (1:07.45, Pac-10) ... at Pacific-10 Championships, placed 23rd in 100 breast (1:07.45); finished 25th in 200 breast (2:25.42), 41st in 200 IM (2:10.97) ... (1998) Had OSU's top time of season in 100 breast (1:08.87), 200 breast (2:27.42); part of season-best relays in 200 medley (1:52.31), 400 medley (3:57.79) ... at Pacific-10 Championships, placed 23rd in 200 breast (2:217.40), 24th in 100 breast (1:08.87); finished 46th in 200 IM (2:12.48), non-scoring entry in 400 IM (4:41.52); on relays that placed ninth in 200 medley (1:52.33) and 400 medley (3:57.79) ... won 200 breast (2:28.19) vs. San Jose State.
ST. FRANCIS HIGH: Lettered 4 years ... all-league ... also competed in cross country ... Junior Nationals qualifier 6 times in 100 breast, 200 breast ... 3.3 grade point average.
PERSONAL: Majoring in Human Development and Family Science ... born Sept. 2, 1979 in Redwood City, Calif. ... parents are Bruce and Nancy Severance; family includes sister Deena (24) ... enjoys movies, spending time with friends, skiing, shopping ... member of OSU Memorial Union Program Council, which plans campus events ... favorite athlete is OSU teammate Melissa Hsieh ... chose OSU for its coaching staff, campus.
OREGON STATE SEASON-BY-SEASON BESTS
YEAR 100 brst. 200 brst. 200 IM 400 IM
1998 1:08.87 2:27.42 2:12.48 4:41.52
1999 1:07.45 2:25.42 2:10.97 4:52.68
2000 1:06.45 2:22.78 2:10.98
