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Megan Waddell
Megan Waddell
  • Height:
    5-7
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • Hometown:
    Algonquin, Ill.
  • High School:
    Jacobs HS
  • Events:
    FREE
  • Major:
    Government Studies/Psychology

Bio

As a Freshman: Registered top times in the 100 free (51.72), 200 free (1:53.66), and 50 free (23.92) at the 2017 Sunshine State Conference Championships, and the 500 free (5:31.77) against Saint Leo.

High School: Graduated from Jacobs High School...Swam for coach Tony Gallagher...Recorded top times in the 50 Free (24:43), 100 Free (53.59) and 200 free (1:56.19)...Also swam for Palatine Swim Club...Was a seven-time state finalist and qualified for NCSA's with club.

Personal: Member of student council, Spanish Club and Interact...Served as a library volunteer and peer juror...Daughter of Jeff and Cathy Waddell...Has three younger siblings, Collin, Caden and Ryan...Goverment studies and psychology major...Born on December 18.

Top Times

News Mentions

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Sixteen Spartan Swimmers Named to Scholar Academic Teams

Spartan men's and women's teams recognized.

May 25, 2017

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Tampa Swimmers Conclude Season at NCAA Championships

Both Spartan teams registered points at the four-day event.

March 11, 2017

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Spartans Perform Well on Eve of Final Day at NCAA Championships

Both the men's and women's teams are competing at finals.

March 10, 2017

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UT in Contention at Mid-Way Mark of NCAA Championships

Spartan men 24th, women 27th at D2 finals.

March 9, 2017

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UT Women Finish 2nd at SSC Championships, Men Third

The Spartans were in contention throughout the four-day event.

February 19, 2017

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Day Three of SSC Championships Complete

Sean Rodney takes home SSC title for Spartans.

February 18, 2017

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Midway Point of SSC Championships as UT Remains in Contention

UT's women started the evening with a first-place finish in the 200 Free Relay.

February 17, 2017

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Tampa Bites Bees in Friday Matchup

McKenzie Street was first in a relay race and three individual events to lead the Spartans.

January 13, 2017

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Spartan Women Place First at Tampa Relays

UT wins six of 10 relay races.

January 7, 2017

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UT Women Crush William Jewell in New Year's Race

McKenzie Street won three races plus a relay event.

January 1, 2017

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Sophie Long Sets School-Record at Spartan Invite

The Spartans continue to sit in second-place heading to the final day.

December 18, 2016

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Tampa in Second at Halfway Point of Spartan Invite

Spartans trail Nova Southeastern in six-team field.

December 17, 2016

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Spartans Alone in First After Day One of Invite

A trio of consistent performances puts UT in the driver's seat.

December 16, 2016

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UT Opens Season With SSC Victory Over Florida Southern

Marisa Barton won the 50 and 100 Free races to lead the Spartans.

October 14, 2016