Blair Cross Class: Freshman Hometown: Raleigh, N.C. High School: Ravenscroft School Event: Freestyle / Butterfly / Backstroke

Personal Bests:
100 fly: 57.05
50 free: 23.93
100 free: 52.45
100 free: 51.90
100 back: 57.88

Before Maryland: Received the 2002 Joel Farrell Outstanding Performance Award at the 2002 AAU Junior Olympic Games ... was the 2002 North Carolina State champion and record holder in both the 50-yard and 50-meter butterfly ... was a member of the relay team that notched a national record in the 200-yard and 200-meter freestyle relay for 11-12 year olds ... in 2004, claimed the 13-14 national age group record in 400 free relay and 200 free relay, also receiving a proclamation from the Wake County Commissioner for this national relay record ... was an All-American in 2004-05 for the 200 medley relay and 100 free ... was an All-American in 2005-06 for the 400 free relay, 50 free, and 100 fly ... in 2006, was chosen by USA Swimming for the Diversity Swim Camp at the Olympic Training Center and made a national cut in the 50 free ... was a recipient of the 2005 Book Club Award for being the club's president for four years at Ravenscroft School ... in 2006, received the Service Award from her high school for helping with the organization of the Special Olympics ... swam for the Raleigh Swimming Association.

Personal: Blair Camille Cross ... daughter of Douglas and Lisa ... has two siblings; Kenny and Neville ... majoring in communications ... lists Gary Hall Jr. as favorite athlete ... decided to attend Maryland because of the diverse community, excellent facilities, and many opportunities ... also recruited by the University of Tennessee, Virginia Tech, and UNC ... lists biggest athletic thrill as making the 50 freestyle national cut at the 2006 sectional (26.56) ... hobbies include shopping, driving, and hanging out with friends.

 

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