Ruth Westby

	Events:	Fly, Free
	Hometown:	Dunwoody, GA
	High School:	Chamblee Charter High School
	Major:	Undecided
	Parents:	Steve & Sue Westby

Freshman (2006-07):

Westby led the Eagles and matched a school freshman-record with seven all-America certificates earned at the NCAA Championship meet, which is already the 13th-best career total in school history.  Her honors came in the 50-, 100-, and 200-freestyle events and as part of the Eagles’ 200-freestyle relay, 400-medley relay, 800-freestyle relay and 400-freestyle relay teams.  Westby became just the third Eagle freshman to earn three or more all-America honors in individual events.  She set school records in the 50-, 100-, and 200-freestyle at the NCAA Championship meet, and her time of 1:51.00 is the eighth-fastest in Division III history.  In addition, she helped the Eagles’ 200-freestyle relay, 400-freestyle relay and 800-freestyle relay teams each set school records.  Westby was part of the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship 200-freestyle relay team, and earned all-UAA honors in a team-best four other events.  She scored 410.50 points in meets throughout the season, the second-best total by an Eagle during the campaign. 

Career Best Times:

Prior to Emory:

Competed on the Chamblee Charter High swimming team for four seasons, serving as the captain during her senior season... Swam in the 50 & 100 meter freestyle... Her high school coach was Victoria Barnard ... Club coach was Mark Minier ... All-America performer in the 50 & 100 freestyle events ... Captured the state championship in the 50 freestyle as a sophomore ... Two-time zone qualifier.

Personal:

Born on April 14, 1988 ... Won the National Honor Society Leadership Award as a junior in high school ... Three-time Scholastic All-American ... Member of the Principal's List all four years in high school ... Beta Club member.

Quote:

" I chose Emory because of its excellence in both academics and swimming. The coaches and swimmers are amazing people."