- 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).
- 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