Laura Ruttan

Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Stittsville, Ontario

At UConn: Boasted a very consistent junior campaign for the Huskies and had a strong showing at the 2015 Conference Meet, finishing seventh (4:25.90) in the 400-yard IM final... Also scored in two breaststroke races at the American Athletic Championships last season and helped UConn finish fourth (1:41.89) in the 200-yard medley relay... Will be counted on as a team leader next season as a senior... Had some training limitations her freshman year, but was still able to produce solid times... Had a great drop in time in the 200-yard breaststroke in the Conference Meet in her first year.

Achievements: 2012 Olympic Trials

Personal: Born July 29, 1994....younger brother Miles is also a swimmer....undecided major

Why UConn: "The campus is beautiful and there is a great team atmosphere."