| Kristi Kuhlmey |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Durban, South Africa
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| High School:
Crawford College HS
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| Height:
5-6
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| Event:
Distance Free
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| Experience:
1V
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OREGON STATE: One of 13 returning letterwinners and 9 returning Pacific-10 scorers ... has 4 places on OSU's all-time top-10 lists; second in 500 free (4:57.61, 2003), 1,000 free (10:15.57, 2003), 1,650 free (16:56.30, 2003); third in 200 free (1:51.72, 2003) ... on OSU's list of Pac-10 era career leaders, tied for third in dual meet wins in 1,000 free (5) ... (2003) At Pacific-10 Championships, placed 13th in 1,650 free (16:56.30); 24th in 500 free (5:02.30 final, 4:58.01 prelim); finished 26th in 200 free (1:52.94) ... had OSU's top time of season in 200 free (1:51.72) ... had 8 event victories in dual meets, in 8 different dual meets ... 5 victories were in 1,000 free, 1 each in 200 free, 500 free, 400 IM ... 5 dual meet wins in 1,000 free is tied for third-most in that event on OSU's list of Pac-10 era single-season leaders.
CRAWFORD COLLEGE HIGH: Team captain ... 2-time team Swimmer of the Year ... school Athlete of the Year ... also involved in surf lifesaving ... house captain.
PERSONAL: Majoring in Psychology; considering becoming a psychologist ... born in South Africa ... parents are Dereck and Gail Kuhlmey; family includes brother Ryan (22) ... enjoys reading, surfing, going out dancing ... OSU African Students Association ... top athletic thrill was competing at Pac-10 Championships against some of world's best competition ... favorite athletes are Janet Evans, Alexander Popov; favorite movie is Bad Boys; favorite TV show is Will and Grace; favorite actor is Martin Lawrence, favorite actress is Angelina Jolie; favorite book is The Power of One; favorite vehicle is Z4 BMW; favorite food is red meat; favorite restaurant is Butcher Boys ... chose OSU for its coaching staff and "the friendly vibe I received from all the girls."
OREGON STATE SEASON-BY-SEASON BESTS
YEAR 100 free 200 free 500 free 1,000 free 1,650 free
2003 53.71 1:51.72 4:57.61 10:14.05 16:56.30
YEAR 200 fly 400 IM
2003 2:12.56 4:34.50
