Colleen Konetzke

Position:
Free/IM
Class:
Senior
High School:
Reagan
Hometown:
San Antonio, Texas

2015-2016 (Senior)
Joined Aggie teammates in the first-place winning 800 free relay team (8:06.07) at the Phillips 66 US Nationals…

2014-2015 (Junior)
Swam at the Phillips 66 US Nationals in the summer leading up to her junior year, participating in the 400, 800, and 1500 free… recorded her career best in the 500 free (4:43.43) and swam the 1,650 free in 16:22.14 at the SEC Championships, both good enough for NCAA ‘B’ cuts… came in first place in the 1,650 free (16:52.81) in the dual meet against Houston and North Texas and then did it again in the Big 12 Last Chance meet (16:25.80)… finished in second-place in the 1,000 free (10:13.42) against Arkansas and in the dual meet against Tennessee and SMU (10:05.95)… came in first in the 100 free, second in the 100 breast, and third in the 200 breast against LSU.

2013-2014 (Sophomore)
Konetzke posted 28 individual points at the Southeastern Conference Championships in Athens, Ga., where she placed 18th in the 500 free, 24th in the 200 free, and 9th in the 1650 free. Konetzke earned her way into the history books as her 500 free (4:44.01), her 1000 free (9:52.49), and her 1650 free (16:16.55) at the SEC Championships became the ninth, ninth and fourth fastest times, respectively, in A&M program history. Also posted three NCAA ‘B’ cuts at SECs in the 500 free, 200 free (1:47.88), and 1650 free. Competed at the NCAA Championships in the 200 free (1:48.77), the 500 free (4:46.63) and the 1650 free (16:32.57).

2012-2013 (Freshman/University of Wisconsin)
Competed in the 200 free and 500 free at the Big Ten Championships ... posted her season bests in both races at the conference meet: 1:49.19 in the 200 free and 4:49.23 in the 500 free.

High School/Club
2012 graduate of Ronald Reagan High School in San Antonio, Texas … was a letter winner from 2009-2012 … holds a school record in 500 free, 200 free relay and 400 free relay … District and Regional Champion for three years in 500 free and the 2011 District and Regional champion in 200 free … State Champion in 500 free and bronze medalist in 200 free (2012), multiple time state medalist in 200 and 400 free relays, 2nd place team finish at state meet (2012) …also competed for Alamo Area Aquatics Association (AAAA) for four years … coached by Larry Hough… placed third at Junior Nationals in 800 free relay and 5th in the mile competition… three-time USA Swimming Scholastic All-America honors … is a National Merit Commended Scholar and graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Personal:
Colleen Marie Konetzke is the daughter of Steve and Carol Konetzke of San Antonio, TX … born on May 11, 1994 in San Antonio … has one sibling: Ben …mother played basketball for St. Mary’s University… has seven relatives who graduated from A&M … intends to major in business …been swimming competitively since the age of 7 … says she chose A&M “to be closer to home, for its great business school, and it’s amazing women’s swim program.”

Best Times:
200 Free: 1:47.39
500 Free: 4:43.43
1000 Free: 9:52.49
1650 Free: 16:16.55

Close Up:
Favorite TV show: Big Bang Theory
Most played song in my iPod: The Chain by Ingrid Michaelson
What I drive: a 2009 Silver Toyota Camry named Sadie
Favorite movie: Country Strong
What I’m reading: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Bookmarked websites: Pinterest, Swimswam, Lulu Lemon
Worst habit: Playing with my hair
Superstition: 11:11, make a wish!
Worst job: Teaching the masses of children at Swim America
Favorite city to visit: San Francisco
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Aaron Rodgers, go Packers!
Talent I’d most like to have: I’d love to be able to sing, so much
Dream date: Picnic dinner somewhere along a warm Lake Michigan at sunset
Which teammate could succeed at another sport and which sport: Riley, soccer
Pre-competition music: Take a Walk by Passion Pit
Favorite quote: “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25
Something about me that most people don’t know: I enjoy photography in my spare time
Favorite swimming or diving set: Drop out 100s
Favorite tradition at Texas A&M: Wildcats
Describe coaches in one word:
Coach Bultman: Wise
Coach Jamison: Fierce