Paige Wachholz Class: Sophomore Hometown: Orland Park, Ill. High School: Carl Sandburg Event: Free

2009-10 - Swam in six meets for the Illini during her freshman season ... Posted career-best times in the 50 free (25.60), 100 free (56.00) and 100 fly (1:00.41) at the Minnesota Challenge.

High School - State qualifier in the 200 medley relay and 400 free relay in 2007 and 2008 ... Two-time all-conference selection ... Team claimed sectional championships from 2006-08, including first-place finishes in the 200-yard medley relay, 200-yard freestyle relay and 400-yard freestyle relay ... Set a school record in the medley relay ... Honor roll member ... Illinois State Scholar in 2008-09.

Personal - Born July 25, 1991 ... Parents are Robert and Debra Wachholz ... Has two siblings, Lori, a student at Illinois, and Kyle ... Majoring in biology ... Enjoys swimming and listening to music.