Megan Latone

Position:
Back/Free
Height:
5-6
Class:
Senior
High School:
Westlake
Hometown:
Austin, TX

2010-11 (Junior)
Posted NCAA "B" cuts in the 100 back (54.82) and the 200 back (1:57.43) … at the USA Nationals, Latone reached the consolation final of the 200 back.

2009-10 (Sophomore)
Posted three NCAA "B" cut times over the season, including a pair of cuts in the 100 (54.52) and 200 (1:57.97) yard backstroke events at the 2010 Big 12 Championships...swam her third NCAA "B" cut at the University of Houston Cougar Invitational when she swam a time of 1:49.16 in the 200 yard freestyle.

2008-09 (Freshman)
Scored 34.5 points at the Big 12 Championships with a fifth-place finish in the 100 backstroke and a seventh-place finish in the 200 back ... also swam the backstroke leg on the Aggies' runner-up 200 medley relay ... advanced to the NCAA Championships and contributed six points by helping the 200 medley relay to a seventh-place finish ... had season-bests of 54.55 in the 100 back and 1:57.71 in the 200 back.

High School/Club
2008 graduate of Westlake High School ... 2008 All-American ... Team won district and state ... Was on school record 400 free and 200 medley relays ... School's 400 free relay set a national high school record ... Fourth at the Texas 5A state meet in the 100 back (56.82) ...Won the B final at state in the 100 free (51.87) ... Swam for Longhorn Aquatics coached of Randy Reese.

Personal
Megan Ashley Latone is the daughter of Kevin and Peggy Latone ... Born April 2, 1990 in Grand Rapids, Mich. ... Has one brother, Ryan, who swam for both Alabama and A&M ... Elementary education major ... Enjoys baking and hanging out with her dog ... Most memorable moment in swimming was getting Olympic Trials cut.

Best Times
100 Back: 54.55
200 Back: 1:57.71
50 Free: 23.52
100 Free: 51.73
200 Free: 1:50.94

Up Close …
Worst Actor/Actress in Hollywood: I don’t know but Lindsey Lohan is for sure the most annoying.
Dream Job: Lawyer for a professional sports team
Today Show Host or SportsCenter anchor: Seriously? SportsCenter anchor, watch out Erin Andrews!
Facebook or Twitter: Twitter! Follow me @meganalatone
Winter or summer: Winter!!
Early bird or night owl: Early bird!
Favorite quality in others: A smile and a sense of humor
Biggest pet peeve: People chewing on ice
Dream date: John Ariens
Most embarrassing moment: Never had one
If you could go anywhere in the world..: Anywhere as long as it’s with John Ariens
Favorite athlete: Henrik Zetterberg (Hockey)
Person you respect most in the world: My parents
Favorite class you’ve ever taken: Public speaking
Do you have a pre-competition ritual?: Laugh
Favorite post-meet meal: Candy!!
Favorite A&M tradition: Aggie ring
Describe Coach Bultman in one word: Funny