Abby Rasmussen

Photo by: Tom Nelson

Photo by: Tom Nelson

Class:
Senior
Shoots/Catches:
Breast
Hometown:
Sauk Rapids, Minn.

2011-12: All-American as a freshman swimmer for the Huskies…posted a B-Cut top time of 1:03.90 in the 100 breaststroke at the NCAA Championships in Mansfield, Texas…won her lone event of the season in the 100 breast (2/3/12)…participated in the 50, 100 & 200 breast and the 50 free…swam a leg in the 200 and 400 medley relay.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School…earned five varsity letters in swimming for the Storm…a three-time All-Central Lakes Conference swimmer…earned two conference championships…the All-Section and All-State swimmer appeared three times at the Minnesota State High School League meet…team captain…voted Most Dedicated and Team Leader by teammates…school record holder in the 100 breast…named Central Lakes Conference Performer of the Week…garnered two varsity letters in softball.

PERSONAL: Daughter of John and Amy Rasmussen…says her family has had the greatest influence on her career…favorite sports personality is Joe Mauer…states her greatest sports thrill was placing 6th at the Minnesota State High School League meet her senior season, as well as breaking the school record in the 100 breast…a four-time academic letter winners…member of the National Honor Society…two-year member of DECA…served as the DECA President…was an International DECA Competition qualifier two school years…International DECA finalist…was her Senior Class Representative…plans to major in marketing at St. Cloud State.