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Georgia Southern University Athletics

2016-17 Swimming and Diving Roster

Athena Cimino

  • Position Sprint Free
  • Height 5-10
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Land O' Lakes, Fla.
  • Highschool Wiregrass Ranch HS

Biography

TOP TIMES: 50 Free (23.67), 100 Free (51.85), 200 Free (1:53.00)

AWARDS: 2016 - All-CCSA in 400 Free Relay (3rd place)

FRESHMAN (2015-2016): Swam three lifetime bests at 2015 CCSA Championships…Placed 11th in 50 Free (23.67), 16th in 100 Free (51.85), 21st in 200 Free (1:53.00).

PREP: Earned four letters for Coach Alisa Cimino at Wiregrass Ranch High School … Swam club for Tampa Bay Aquatics and Coach Julia Lamb … A 2011-15 all-state and all-conference selection … Also named 2015 Scholastic All-American … A five-time state medalist … Also participated in track & field, receiving honors of all-conference and regional qualifier … Records set include: 50 yard free, 100 yard free, 200 yard free, 500 yard free, 200 yard freestyle relay, 400 freestyle relay and 200 medley relay.. 

PERSONAL: Born November 3, 1996, in Tampa, FL … Full name is Athena Sophia Cimino … The daughter of Alisa and Steve Cimino … Has a sister, Basil.

MAJOR: Sport management

Historical Player Information

  • 2015-16Freshman

    Sprint Free
    5'10"
  • 2016-17Sophomore

    Sprint Free
    5'10"