Valparaiso University

2023-24: Paced team in the distance free events as a sophomore ... led the Beacons in the 500 free (5:17.38), the 1000 free (11:12.05) and the 1650 free (18:32.08) ... ranked second on the team in the 400 IM (4:49.31) ... fifth-fastest on team in the 200 free (2:02.33) and the 200 fly (2:23.05) ... also saw action in the 50 & 100 free, the 200 back, the 200 breast, the 100 fly and the 200 IM.

2022-23: Led Valpo in five individual events during freshman season ... moved into fifth place in program history in the 400 IM (4:41.85) and seventh place in the 1650 free (18:01.76) ... qualified for the ‘C’ final at the MVC Championships in the 400 IM ... also paced Valpo in the 200 free (1:56.72), the 500 free (5:14.00) and the 1000 free (10:55.07) ... ranked second on the team in the 50 fly (29.59) ... third-fastest in the 200 IM (2:18.47) ... fourth in the 100 fly (1:02.71) and the 200 fly (2:22.30) ... fifth in the 100 breast (1:13.83) ... named MVC Freshman Swimmer of the Week Nov. 2 after pacing Valpo in a trio of individual events in a dual meet versus Green Bay.

Prep: A four-year letterwinner for the Tigers ... two-time First Team All-State honoree ... posted top three finishes in the 200 free and the 500 free ... member of school record 200 free relay squad ... posted top times of 1:57.98 in the 200 free, 4:58 in the 400 IM and 5:17 in the 500 free ... swam club for COOL Swim Team ... captain of Elite Team ... member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Daughter of Sarah and Oliver Schmidt ... enrolled in the physician’s assistant program as a health science major.