Mercedes Minney Class: Freshman Hometown: Lancaster, PA High School: Manheim Township Height: 5-8 Event: Fly/Sprint Free Birthdate: 09/17/1988

Enters the program as the owner of some very fast times in the sprint free events.

Before ECU: Earned All-America honors ... All-state performer ... Three-time PIAA state finalist ... Super Sectional Qualifier ... Two-time county 100-butterfly champion ... Served as team captain as a senior.

Personal: Born September 17, 1988 ... Parents are Robert and Connie Minney.

Top Prep Times: 100 Free - 53.73; 100 Fly - 59.14.