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2016-17 Swimming and Diving Roster

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Anna Battistello

  • Position Fly/Free
  • Height 5-9
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Holland, Mich.
  • Highschool West Ottawa HS

Biography

TOP TIMES: 50 Free (24.20), 100 Fly (56.88), 100 Back (57.45)

AWARDS: 2016 - CCSA All-Academic

JUNIOR (2015-2016): At CCSA Championships swam lifetime best and placed 11th in 100 Back (57.45). Also swam 100 Fly (58.51) and 50 Free (24.27)…Named CCSA All-Academic.

SOPHOMORE (2014-2015): At CCSA Championships placed 16th in 100 Fly (57.51) and 23rd in 100 Back (59.12)…Earned Dean’s List recognition for Fall semester…Named CCSA All-Academic.

FRESHMAN (2013-14): Placed 9th in 100 Fly (56.88) and 16th in 50 Free (24.23) at 2014 CCSA Championships... also posted a lifetime best time in 100 Back (58.36)... named to Dean’s list and earned CCSA All-Academic distinction for Fall semester.

PREP: Earned four letters for coach Steve Bowyer in both swimming and water polo… Swam for West Ottawa Swim Club under coach Kris Smith… Earned D1 State Champion honors… D1 Medley Relay record holder.

PERSONAL: Born April 20, 1995 in Highland Park, IL… Full name Anna Faith Battistello… The daughter of Jim and Liza Barry and Mike and Shirlee Battistello… Has two older sisters Nina and Brooke, and one older brother Andrew… Graduated from West Ottawa High School in 2013… AP Scholar-Athlete.

MAJOR: Recreation

Historical Player Information

  • 2013-14Freshman

    Fly/Free
    5'9"
  • 2014-15Sophomore

    Fly/Free
    5'9"
  • 2015-16Junior

    Fly/Free
    5'9"
  • 2016-17Senior

    Fly/Free
    5'9"