University of Connecticut Athletics
2016-17 Women's Swimming and Diving Roster
Sophie Nothnagle
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Victor, N.Y.
At UConn: Named one of two captains for the 2016-17 season...Selected All-Conference as a junior...Took sixth in 200-butterfly on Day Four of AAC Championships...Won 200-butterfly at Dartmouth meet, Ruters Quad Meet, Penn State Tri-Meet and the Villanova meet...Earned the 2015 John Squires Most Improved Female Swimmer Award after setting the school record (1:58.99) in the 200-yard butterfly as a sophomore… Named to the All-Conference Team last year following her performances in the butterfly events… Was part of the UConn team that set a school record (3:43.77) in the 400-yard medley relay…Had really good times in the 200-yard butterfly and 500-yard freestyle after walking on as a freshman.
Achievements: Was named All-Greater Rochester Athlete three times... Five-time Section V Champion... Was a finalist five times at the New York State Meet... Member of the 2013 state winning team at Victor... Was a New York state scholar athlete four times... Made the honor roll three times... Graduated high school with Magna Cum Laude honors.
Personal: Born Oct. 13, 1995... Daughter of Chris and Marie-France Nothnagle... Has one sister named Maureen (19)... Biomedical Engineering Major.
Why UConn: "I chose UConn because it had the perfect balance between academics and athletics, and I felt connected with the team and coaching staff."
