2019-20 Women's Swimming and Diving Roster
Gabrielle Kopenski
- Position:
- Free/IM
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Prosper
- Hometown:
- McKinney, Texas
Top Times:
50 Free: 25.82
100 Free: 52.79
200 Free: 1:50.94
500 Free: 4:48.71
1000 Free: 10:04.77
1650 Free: 16:35.80
200 Fly: 2:13.58
200 IM: 2:05.20
400 IM: 4:24.10
2019-20 (Sophomore):
Earned sixth in the 1650 Free (16:46.08) at the Art Adamson Invitational
2018-19 (Freshman):
Recorded a career-best time in the 1000 free at Texas (10:04.77)
Notched a career-best time in the 1650 free at the Art Adamson Invitational (16:35.80)
Earned first individual win of the season in the 500-yard freestyle against Rice and TCU(5:00.68)
High School/Club:
Trains with Lakeside Swimming and is coached by Steve Mateer
Trained with Texas Ford Aquatics for seven years and was coached by Dan McDonough
Member of the U.S. Junior National Team for 2017-18
Had best times of 15:56.3 in the 1,650 freestyle and 9:35.79 in the 1,000 free at the 2014 Speedo Winter Junior Championships
Had a best time of 4:09.92 in the 400 IM at the 2017 Speedo Sectionals in College Station
Qualified for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in the 200 free, 400 free and 800 free
Four-time winner of the club's Coach's Choice Award … also received the Most Improved Award
Competing for Prosper High School as a freshman and sophomore, Kopenski was the Class 5A state champion in the 200 free and 500 free in 2015 and 2016
2016 UIL Class 5A district, regional and state Swimmer of the Year
2015 UIL Class 5A regional and state Swimmer of the Year
Class 5A All-State (2015, 2016)
Was undefeated in the 200 free and 500 free at the district, regional and state meets in 2015 and 2016
Set school records in the 200 free (1:46.80), 500 free (4:37.94) and 100 fly (57.15)
Chose Texas A&M because, "I love the team and the coaches; right away they made me feel like family, they were so welcoming and encouraging."
Up Close:
Favorite TV Show: Greys Anatomy
Favorite Movie: Mama Mia 2
What I’m Currently Reading: My Bible
Favorite City to Visit: Marquette, Michigan
Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Aaron Rodgers
Talent I’d Most Like to Have: singing
Pre-Competition Music: Country
Favorite Quote: “Be still and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10
Something about me that most people don’t know: I am a twin
Favorite Tradition at Texas A&M: The war hymn
50 Free: 25.82
100 Free: 52.79
200 Free: 1:50.94
500 Free: 4:48.71
1000 Free: 10:04.77
1650 Free: 16:35.80
200 Fly: 2:13.58
200 IM: 2:05.20
400 IM: 4:24.10
2019-20 (Sophomore):
Earned sixth in the 1650 Free (16:46.08) at the Art Adamson Invitational
2018-19 (Freshman):
Recorded a career-best time in the 1000 free at Texas (10:04.77)
Notched a career-best time in the 1650 free at the Art Adamson Invitational (16:35.80)
Earned first individual win of the season in the 500-yard freestyle against Rice and TCU(5:00.68)
High School/Club:
Trains with Lakeside Swimming and is coached by Steve Mateer
Trained with Texas Ford Aquatics for seven years and was coached by Dan McDonough
Member of the U.S. Junior National Team for 2017-18
Had best times of 15:56.3 in the 1,650 freestyle and 9:35.79 in the 1,000 free at the 2014 Speedo Winter Junior Championships
Had a best time of 4:09.92 in the 400 IM at the 2017 Speedo Sectionals in College Station
Qualified for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in the 200 free, 400 free and 800 free
Four-time winner of the club's Coach's Choice Award … also received the Most Improved Award
Competing for Prosper High School as a freshman and sophomore, Kopenski was the Class 5A state champion in the 200 free and 500 free in 2015 and 2016
2016 UIL Class 5A district, regional and state Swimmer of the Year
2015 UIL Class 5A regional and state Swimmer of the Year
Class 5A All-State (2015, 2016)
Was undefeated in the 200 free and 500 free at the district, regional and state meets in 2015 and 2016
Set school records in the 200 free (1:46.80), 500 free (4:37.94) and 100 fly (57.15)
Chose Texas A&M because, "I love the team and the coaches; right away they made me feel like family, they were so welcoming and encouraging."
Up Close:
Favorite TV Show: Greys Anatomy
Favorite Movie: Mama Mia 2
What I’m Currently Reading: My Bible
Favorite City to Visit: Marquette, Michigan
Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Aaron Rodgers
Talent I’d Most Like to Have: singing
Pre-Competition Music: Country
Favorite Quote: “Be still and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10
Something about me that most people don’t know: I am a twin
Favorite Tradition at Texas A&M: The war hymn
NCAA Swimming Preview: Steve Bultman
Wednesday, March 13
SEC Championship Preview: Steve Bultman
Wednesday, February 14
Art Adamson Preview: Steve Bultman
Tuesday, November 14
Ask the Aggies: Ideal Day?
Tuesday, October 17
