University of Richmond Athletics
2011-12 Swimming & Diving Roster
Michelle Johnson
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- Nazareth Academy
- Hometown:
- Levittown, Pa.
University of Richmond Top Performances:
100 Free: 52.91 (2012)
200 Free: 1:51.28 (2012)
500 Free: 4:58.10 (2011)
As a Senior (2011-12): Finished 21st in the 100 free (52.91), fifth in the 200 free (1:51.28) and 18th in the 500 free (4:58.10) at the A-10 Championship ... achieved a personal-best time in the 200 free and earned 14 points for the Spiders ... served as a team captain her senior year.
As a Junior (2010-11): Clocked a personal-best time of 1:52.09 to finish fifth in the 200 free at the Atlantic 10 Championship ... took seventh in the 500 free (5:01.02) at the conference meet, turning in a career-best time of 4:58.10 during prelims ... will serve as a team captain this season ... enters 2011-12 ranked eighth in the Spider record books in the 500 free.
As a Sophomore (2009-10): Placed ninth in the 200 free at the A-10 Championship in a career-best time of 1:52.71, which ranked as the team's second-fastest time of the season behind Charlotte Brackett's 1:50.00 school record ... enters 2010-11 ranked No. 8 on Richmond's all-time list in the 500 free (4:58.71, 2009).
As a Freshman (2008-09): Competed in three events at the A-10 Championship and scored in each, highlighted by her fifth-place showing in the 500 free (4:58.71) ... took seventh in the 200 free (1:52.78) and eighth in the 1,650 free (17:27.86) ... enters her sophomore year standing seventh all-time at Richmond in the 500 free (4:58.71).
Personal: Born on July 31, 1990 ... daughter of Charlie and Gloria Johnson.
Getting to Know Michelle...
What do you consider your greatest accomplishment at UR thus
far?
Having the opportunity to be a
SpiderSwimmer for 4 years
What is your fondest memory...
Competing as a Spider?
The 2011 A-10 Championship
On the road?
Freshman sing, Disney movies and MadLib
During your time on campus? Sitting in Dhall for hours with friends
What do you enjoy most about the sport?
Every day is a new opportunity to challenge yourself alongside
your friends.
Do you have any pre-meet rituals?
Eating pasta the night before, stretching and listening to
music
What is your major? Interdisciplinary Studies
Favorite professor? Dr. Lessem (Biology), Dr. Treonis (Biology) and Dr. Case (Chemistry)
What is your dream job? Physician Assistant
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what one person
and one thing would you like to have with you?
Liz Cohan and Mr. Turtle
If your teammates could describe you in three words they would be... patient, dependable and athletic.
What is your favorite...
Movie: The Lion
King
TV Show: Friends
Book: The Girl
with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
Food/Meal:
Breakfast
What is the first word that comes to mind when you hear...
Senior: the best
for last!
Matt: Sven S.
Magnus
Erika:
passionate
Practice: makes
perfect
Superlative Time - Who on your team is the...
Most Inspiring:
Mali
Most Competitive:
Lauren
Most Spirited:
Jessie
Most Studious:
Carinne
Biggest Clown:
Liz
Most Likely to Change the World: Mali
Most Likely to Brighten Your Day: Mina
Most Likely to Be on Reality TV: Alexi
Most Likely to Be a Millionaire: Jill
Most Likely to Marry a Millionaire: Laura
