| Leanne Svoboda |
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 | Class: Freshman
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 | Hometown: Beaverton, Ore
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 | High School: Homeschooled
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 | Height: 5-5
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 | Event: Sprint free
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 | Experience: HS
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OREGON STATE: Begins her collegiate career at OSU this season.
HOMESCHOOLED: Swam for Tualatin Hills Thunderbirds club and coach Paul Bergen ... second in 1,000 free, third in 200 free at Oregon State Championships ... 3.8 GPA.
PERSONAL: Has not decided on a major ... born July 25, 1984 in San Jose, Calif. ... parents are James and Marie Svoboda; family includes brother Jacob (12), sister Jenna (14) ... uncle John Svoboda ran cross-country for OSU, uncle John Sigurdson competed in judo for San Jose State ... enjoys watching television, biking ... favorite athlete is Lance Armstrong; favorite movie is Lady and the Tramp; favorite TV show is Hogan's Heroes; favorite book is Les Miserables; favorite musician is Celine Dion; favorite vehicle is Jeep Cherokee; favorite foods are pizza, salad; favorite restaurant is Sweet Tomatoes ... chose OSU because it's near her family and “I love the team and the location.”