Marissa Yontz
Marissa Yontz

Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Canton, Ill.
High School:
Canton
Last College:
University of Illinois in Chicago
Height:
5-8
Event:
Sprint Freestyle
Birthdate:
08/15/1993

04/10/2013

Redbird Swimmer and Divers Honored at Annual Awards Banquet

The Illinois State swimming and diving team were honored this weekend at the 2012-13 awards banquet.

02/16/2013

Redbirds Finish 2nd, Breaking Fifteen School Records

Illinois State swimming and diving finish in second-place at the Missouri Valley Conference Championships

02/15/2013

Redbirds Remain in Second While Breaking MVC Records

Illinois State swimming and diving remain in second place during the Missouri Valley Conference Championships

02/14/2013

Redbirds in 2nd Place After First Day at MVC Championships

Redbirds finish first day of competition at MVC Championships in second-place.

01/27/2013

Redbirds Finish First at Butler Invitational

Redbirds finish first at Butler Invitational with 947 points.

2011-12: Helped UIC to pair a second-place finish and two third-place finishes in the relay events at the Horizon League Championships ... third individually in the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard freestyle ... named newcomer of the year during the 2011-12 season ... helped school break records in four relay events at the Horizon League Championship.

Canton HS: Four year varsity swimmer ... team captain senior year ... helped team win the Mid-Illini Conference all four years ... senior year earned 20th place at IHSA State in the 50- yard freestyle ... member of track team in high school.

Personal: Born 8/15/93 ... daughter of Brian and Susan Yontz ... twin sister Anna who swims at University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee ... majoring in graphic design.

Personal Best: 50-yard freestyle-23.55, 100-yard freestyle-51.20, 200-yard freestyle-1:52.24.