COLLEGESWIMMING PROFILE
2019-20
• Appeared in 11 meets for Biola
• Finished top-16 at the PCSC Championships in both the 100-breaststroke (1:07.61) and 200-breaststroke (2:34.02)
• Recorded three season-bests at the La Verne Winter Invite, including a personal-best in the 200-breaststroke (2:33.10)
• She placed third in that 200-breaststroke final, finishing second in the 100-breaststroke
• Helped the team to a program-best third-place finish at the PCSC Championships
2018-19
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Complete Times
• Swam all four strokes for the Eagles
• Competed in the 50-freestyle, 100-breaststroke, 200-breaststroke, and 400-free relay at the PCSC Championships, making the finals in all events
• Set her season-best in the 200-breaststroke at that APU meet (2:33.80)
• Also set a season-best in the 100-freestyle at the Collegiate Winter Invitational (1:09.74)
HIGH SCHOOL
• Prepped four varsity seasons at Valencia HS in Placentia, Calif., graduating in 2018
• Led her team to league championships in 2017 and 2018
• Made it to the CIF meet in 2016, 2017 and 2018, including CIF medalist honors in relays and 100-breaststroke
• Holds school record in 200-free relay and top-5 in 100-breaststroke, 200-medley relay and 400-freestyle relay
• Earned league championships in 100-breaststroke and had several top-3 finishes in other events
• Earned all-league first team honors in 2016, 2017 and 2018
• Named Most Valuable Swimmer in 2018
• Also swam six years for the Fullerton Aquatic Swim Team
PERSONAL
• Born July 8, 2000 to TD and Diana Dong
• Has three siblings (Colin, Caitlin and Carline)
• She enjoys playing with her dog (Chewy) and listening to music
• Majoring in human biology, with hopes of going on to medical school and becoming a radiologist
• Favorite Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11
• Why I Chose Biola: “I chose Biola because the environment is so welcoming. All the students and faculty here are so enthusiastic and really care for your well-being. Biola also gives me a chance to connect deeper with my faith while continuing a great education. I can't wait to start my journey here at Biola!"
