Tess Pasternak

	Events:	Back, IM
	Hometown:	Ukiah, CA
	High School:	Ukiah
	Major:	Undecided
	Parents:	Steve & Liesbeth

Sophomore (2006-07):

For the second-consecutive year, Pasternak earned all-America honors in both the 100- and 200-backstroke, giving her five all-America certificates over her career.  She recorded the top-four Emory times in the 100 backstroke during the season, and the top-three times in the 200 backstroke.  Pasternak’s time of 2:03.03 in the 200 backstroke at the NCAA Championships set a new school record in the event.  She scored 212.25 in meets throughout the season, the seventh-best total by an Eagle.

Freshman (2005-06):

Pasternak, a freshman, earned three All-America certificates this season with her second place finish in the 200-yard backstroke competition, her third place finish in the 100-yard backstroke competition, and her fifth place finish in the 400-yard medley relay.  She also received an All-America Honorable Mention in the 200-yard individual medley.  Pasternak also received the title of Conference Champion with her win in the 200-yard backstroke competition at the conference championships.  She also earned another All-Conference honor in the 100-yard backstroke competition.  Pasternak was named the Female Rookie of the Year in the University Athletic Association conference.

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