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2026-27 Women's Swimming Roster

Megan Gifford

  • Height:
    5-5
  • Major:
    Cinema and Media Arts
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Liberty, MO
  • High School:
    Liberty HS
  • Previous School:
    Liberty HS

Summary

Biography

SWIMCLOUD PROFILE
2025-26
• Competed in 11 meets for the Eagles during the season
• Represented Biola at the PCSC Championships, competing in the 100-yard freestyle, 100-yard butterfly, and 200-yard butterfly
• Recorded season bests of 26.94 in the 50-yard freestyle, 58.01 in the 100-yard freestyle, 5:53.41 in the 500-yard freestyle, 1:15.69 in the 100-yard breaststroke, 29.34 in the 50-yard butterfly, 1:00.29 in the 100-yard butterfly, 2:12.79 in the 200-yard butterfly, 1:07.07 in the 100-yard IM, and 2:20.66 in the 200-yard IM

2024-25
• Competed in 11 meets for the Eagles during her freshman campaign
• Represented Biola at the PCSC Championships, competing in the 100-yard freestyle, 100-yard butterfly, and 200-yard butterfly
• Captured an individual postseason crown as the PCSC Champion in the 100-yard butterfly
• Recorded season bests of 27.19 in the 50-yard freestyle, 58.78 in the 100-yard freestyle, 2:10.30 in the 200-yard freestyle, 28.59 in the 50-yard butterfly, 1:01.64 in the 100-yard butterfly, 1:41.81 in the 150-yard butterfly, 2:16.80 in the 200-yard butterfly, and 2:21.11 in the 200-yard IM

HIGH SCHOOL
• Four-year varsity swimmer at Liberty High School, graduating in 2024
• Competed for the Liberty Women’s Swim Team
• Placed 15th in the 100 Fly at the Class 2 MSHSAA State Championships in her senior season
• Helped lead team to a 2nd-place finish in conference and 15th at state
• Earned All-Conference honors
• Maintained a 3.95 GPA throughout high school

PERSONAL
• Born December 2, 2005, to James and Katherine Gifford
• Has two older brothers: Max and Calvin
• Intends to pursue a career in filmmaking, creating movies that share the gospel and connecting with people from all around the world.
• Enjoys traveling
• Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 33:7
• Why I Chose Biola: “The amazing film program through the CMA school, the swim team, Christian education, and being so close to the coast.”

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Historical Player Information

  • 2024-25Freshman

    Butterfly/IM
    5'5"

  • 2025-26Sophomore

    Butterfly/IM
    5'5"

  • 2026-27Junior

    Butterfly/IM
    5'5"
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