Did not participate in any meets in first season in 2009-10
Before JMU:
Competed in water polo, netball, and swimming all four years of high school
As a senior, received Sportswoman of the Year from Queenswood School
Fifth in open water at 2008 Australian Nationals
As a junior, broke 29-year record in 200 free at state school championships
Eighth in 200 free at Australian Age Nationals
Seventh in open water 5k Australian Nationals
Getting to know Laura...
Name: Laura Edwards Hometown: Sydney, Australia High School: Queenwood School For Girls Parents’ names: Jacque and Warren Edwards Siblings’ names and ages: Jessica-22. Olivia-15
Why did you choose JMU? Because of the close community feel throughout the campus and swim team
What is your major? Undecided.
What are your goals for this season? To make travel teams and conference and easily adapt to the change in environment (new country, swimming the opposite way in pool)
What are your favorite things about JMU? The close family of the swim team
What are your favorite: Foods: Pasta, Bread, Fruit TV Shows: Gossip Girl, NCIS, Friends. Music: Acoustic
What do you want to do after college? Pursue a career in the major of my choice.
What is your favorite event and why? 100 free. I enjoy the 50 to the 200 although 100 is not too long or too short.
What other activities or hobbies do you enjoy? Waterpolo and Netball