Meghan Sackett Class: Freshman Hometown: Cockeysville, Md. High School: Dulaney Event: Distance

On Sackett: Olympic Trial qualifier this summer in the 400 and 800 freestyles ... very versatile freestyler and IMer ... will be used in a number of areas ... looks for big things at the ACC's and has the potential to qualify for the NCAA Championships.

Before Maryland: Dulaney did not field a swim team ... swam for North Baltimore Aquatic Club for 12 years ... finished 52nd in the 400-meter freestyle (4:16.04) and 31st in the 800-meter freestyle (8:42.35) at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials ... member of the 2002 Junior National Team.

Personal: Meghan Sackett is the daughter of Linda and Stephen Sackett ... has a sister, Holly, 19 ... was also recruited by Georgia, Rutgers, Auburn, Penn State and UMBC ... enjoys reading ... favorite athlete is distance swimmer Janet Evans ... lists being named Rookie of the Meet at the 2001 U.S. Summer Nationals as her biggest athletic thrill ... lists NBAC teammate and six-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps as the person she most admires ... chose Maryland for its swim program, education program and location ... is an education major.

Career Bests
200 Free: 1:49.10
500 Free: 4:45.60
1000 Free: 9:44.70
1650 Free: 16:23.40