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Jamie Lawler

Head Shot Events: Backstroke, Freestyle
Hometown: Naperville, IL
High School: Neuqua Valley
Major: Psychology
Parents: Albert & Cathy
   
   
   

Senior (2006-07):

Lawler completed her stellar Emory career by earning all-America honors in the 200-freestyle relay, 400-medley relay, 800-freestyle relay and 400-freestyle relay.  Her contributions helped the Eagles record school-record times in the 200-freestyle relay, 400-freestyle relay, and 800-freestyle relay.  Lawler also received an all-America honorable mention in the 50 freestyle.  Her 14 all-America certificates over her Emory career was the fourth-best total in school history.  Lawler was honored for her academic abilities as well during the season, receiving a prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship and being named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America second team.  Competing in the freestyle and backstroke events for the Eagles, Lawler scored 100 points in meets throughout the season.

Junior (2005-06):

Lawler, a junior, earned three All-America certificates this season with her second place finish in the 200-yard medley relay, her third place finish in the 200-yard freestyle relay, and her fifth place finish in the 400-yard medley relay.  She also received three All-America Honorable Mention honors.  At the conference championships this season, Lawler led the team with six All-Conference honors.  She also earned the title of Conference Champion in four events with her wins in the 100-yard backstroke competition, the 200-yard freestyle relay, the 400-yard freestyle relay, and the 400-yard medley relay

Sophomore (2004-05):

Sophomore Jamie Lawler earned three All-America awards at the NCAA national championships. She was a member of the All-America 200- and 400-yard medley relays and 200-yard freestyle relay. At the conference championships Lawler finished third in the 100-yard backstroke event. Lawler is the fastest individual in Emory history in the 100-yard backstroke. Lawler was fourth on the team out of 39 competitors in points scored in dual and championship meets.

Freshman (2003-04):

Freshman Jamie Lawler placed sixth in the 100-yard backstroke at the national championships. Her time of 58 seconds flat broke the school record. She was also a member of the All-American 200- and 400-yard medley relays and the 200-yard freestyle relay. Lawler earned All-America honorable mention recognition in the 50-yard freestyle. She was voted the team's Rookie of the Year.

Career Best Times:

24.18 50 Free 2/9/2006 UAA Conference Championships 2006
52.84 100 Free 12/5/2003 MIAMI INVITE 2003 (shaved)
2:05.79 200 Free 1/27/2007 2007 Transylvania vs. Emory Dual
27.51 50 Back 2/9/2006 UAA Conference Championships 2006
57.77 100 Back 2/9/2006 UAA Conference Championships 2006
2:06.98 200 Back 2/9/2006 UAA Conference Championships 2006
1:03.69 100 Fly 12/10/2005 Rollins College @ Emory University
2:16.12 200 IM 12/10/2005 Rollins College @ Emory University