Villanova University

Katherine Volz Class: Senior Hometown: Ft. Myers, Fla. High School: Cypress Lake H.S. Event: Distance Freestyle Birthdate: 12/20/1978

Villanova: Big East Champion in the 1,650 yard freestyle...Earned an NCAA berth in the 1,650 free.

1999-2000: Won her first-ever Big East individual title as a junior, taking the 1,650 freestyle in 16:40.51...Tallied her first-ever NCAA berth in the 1,650...Team leader in both the 500 and 1,650 yard freestyles.

1998-99: Dual Big East finalist as a sophomore last season...Finished in fourth place in the 1,650 yard freestyle (16:41.82) at the Big East Championships...Placed sixth in the 500 yard freestyle (4:56.01) at the 1999 Big East Championships.

1997-98: Finished in fifth place in the 1,650 yard freestyle (16:58.27) at the Big East Championships...Placed sixth in the 500 yard freestyle (4:58.76) at the Big East.

Cypress Lake High School: 1994-95 All-American...Three-time All-County Member...Four-time All-State selection...Two-time All-Southwest Florida Member...Competed in the U.S. Junior and Senior Nationals...Two-time member of the All-County and All-Southwest Florida Cross Country Teams.

Personal: Finance major...Older of two children of Edward and Carolynn Volz...Born 12/20/78.