Towson University Athletics

At Towson: Helped Tigers place 12th in 800-yard free relay and 14th in 200-yard and 400-yard free relays at ECAC Championships as a sophomore ... finished 12th at ECAC Meet in 500-yard freestyle (5:08.23) and 1650-yard freestyle (17:44.60) and 14th in 200-yard freestyle (1:55.42) ... placed sixth in the 500-yard freestyle at ECAC Championship meet as a freshman ... finished third in 1650-yard freestyle at ECAC Meet.

Background: Competed for Coach Bob Birnbaurer at Lansdale Catholic ... earned all-state honors in 200-yard and 500-yard freestyle ... four-time all-district selection ... became first female swimmer at school to qualify for state meet and earn medal honors ... set school records in three freestyle events ... served as team captain for two years.

Personal: Career goal is to work in advertising ... lists her mother as the person she admires the most ... enjoys spending time with friends ... has worked as a waitress, lifeguard and swim lesson instructor during the summer ... lists Chase Utley of the Philadelphia Phillies as her favorite athlete ... favorite movies are “Troy” and “The Notebook” ... favorite actor is Brad Pitt ... enjoys listening to music by Mariah Carey ... favorite meal is chicken parmesan ... favorite sportscaster is Howie Long ... has one younger sister ... daughter of Ken and Joan Gidzinski ... born on July 27, 987 in Philadelphia, Pa.