HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters in swimming at Heritage High School under the guidance of Head Coach Craig Carson ... Helped the Patriots to three straight Bay Valley Athletic League Championships ... Most Improved Swimmer, 2008 (freshman year) ... Was a two-time All-League BVAL 2nd team selection ... Was a three-time member (2010-2012) of the All-American Consideration 200 free relay teams and the 200 medley relay team ... North Coast Section (NCS) two-time qualifier for both the Individual 50 & 100 free events.

PERSONAL: Born December 16, 1993 in Walnut Creek, California ... Daughter of Ken and Lori Knudsen ... Has one older sister, Alexis who attends Sacramento State ... Majoring in Journalism (broadcast news or sports) with a minor in Communication ... Enjoys Dance, shopping, movies, and rooting for the San Francisco Giants.