Laura Norman

Photo by: Texas A&M Athletics

Position:
Back/Fly/IM
Class:
Senior
High School:
Keller
Hometown:
Keller, Texas

2017-18 President of the Texas A&M Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

2016-2076 (Junior)

At the SEC Championships, Norman placed 13th in the 100 backstroke, 17th in the 100 butterfly and 20th in the 200 backstroke
Posted season bests of 1:47.44 in the 200 free, 53.05 in the 100 back, 1:57.26 in the 200 back and 53.51 in the 100 fly (all NCAA B qualifying cuts)

2015-2016 (Sophomore)

Competed in the 100 backstroke and the 100 and 200 butterfly at the NCAA Championships
At SECs, Norman finished 19th in the 100 fly, 25th in the 200 fly and ninth in the 100 backstroke
Posted season bests of 52.70 in the 100 back, 53.73 in the 100 fly and 1:59.37, which were NCAA “B” cuts
U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier in the 100 fly and 100 back.

2014-2015 (Freshman)

Joined several relay teams, including the Aggies’ second-fastest 200 medley relay team (1:36.85) who set the mark at the NCAA Championships
Recorded her personal best in the 50 free (26.32) at Nationals
Stood on the top podium a total of three times against Rice, besting the competition in the 100 back (56.75), 200 free relay (1:34.21), and 100 fly (56.07)
Set personal bests in the 100 back (52.87), 100 fly (52.88), and 200 fly (1:58.04) at the SEC Championships ... was a part of the 400 medley relay team (4:08.98) that earned sixth-place at the 2015 Phillips 66 US Nationals.

High School/Club:

2014 graduate from Keller High School in Keller, Texas
Member of the Distinguished Achievement Program and National Honor Society
Four-year letterwinner
Three-time Swimmer of the Year 2011-2014, All-State team 2011-2014, Regional Athlete of the Meet 2013 and 2014, All-American 2012-2014
Two-time district, regional, and state champion in 200 IM and 100 back
Holds school records in 200 IM, 50 Free, 100 Fly, 100 Free, and 100 Backstroke
Competed for the North Texas Nadadores for 12 years under head coach Bill Christensen
Honors included Scholastic All-American 2011-2013 and National Age Group award (7th in the nation).

Personal:

Laura Norman is the daughter of Betsy and David Norman of Keller, Texas
Born on February 6, 1996 in Corpus Christi, Texas
Finance major
Was a volunteer for Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes and the Conservatory
Chose A&M because, “The team and the coaches are amazing and the tradition here surpasses all the other schools. I love it here!!”

Close Up:
Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones
Most Played Song on iPod: Despacito
What do you drive? BMW
Favorite Movie: Any Harry Potter movie
What I’m Currently Reading: All The Light We Cannot See
Bookmarked Websites: Netflix, Pinterest
Favorite City to Visit: Barcelona, Spain
Talent I’d Most Like to Have: Sing and play the guitar
Dream Date: Paddle boarding during sunset
Pre-Competition Music: Anything upbeat
Favorite Quote: “Comparison is the thief of joy”
Something about me that most people don’t know: I want to work abroad after graduation
Favorite Tradition at Texas A&M: Midnight Yell

Describe in one word:
Coach Bultman: Funny
Coach Jamison: Caring