University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics

2006-2007 ... placed third in the 100 yd freestyle on Oct. 20 against Biola University with a personal best of 1:02. 2005-2006 ... Consistent trainer . . . Constantly sought to refine her technique . . . Very mature . . . Great student . . . The team[apos]s best breaststroke sprinter. Prior to Alaska ... Attended Homer High School in Homer, AK . . .Was an age group swimmer in Anchorage until the age of 12 . . . Switched to competitive cross country skiing in high school until her senior year when she switched back to swimming. Coach Lemley on Miriah ... [quote]Miriah was great to work with last year. She was like a sponge, soaking up every lesson at every practice. Even though she hadn[apos]t been in a pool for a number of years before she joined the team, Miriah had always stayed in shape as a personal commitment to maintaining a healthy mind and body. That allowed her to attain a high level of endurance very quickly. She[apos]ll be able to build on everything she learned last year and finish her collegiate athletic career a winner.[quote]