Michelle Kaner

CHAMPAIGN, IL - February 07, 2026 - Michelle Kaner during the meet between the Eastern Illinois Panthers and the Illinois Fighting Illini at the Arc Pool in Champaign, IL. Photo By Knox Mynatt/Fighting Illini

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CHAMPAIGN, IL - October 04, 2025 - Michelle Kaner during the meet between the Orange&Blue SD and the Illinois Fighting Illini at the Arc Pool in Champaign, IL. Photo By LS

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Class:
Senior
Major:
Psychology
Hometown:
Des Plaines, Ill.
High School:
Maine West

2025-26

Notched second-fastest time in program history in the 100 backstroke (1:57.04) at the Big Ten Championships
Swam second-fast time in program in the 200 backstroke (1:57.04) at the Big Ten Championships
Recorded the seventh-fastest program time in the 50 backstroke (25.57) at the Hawkeye Invite
Scored eight points at 2026 Big Ten Championships, tied for second-most on the team
Led off program’s second-fastest 400 medley relay at Big Ten Championships (3:38.15)
Led off sixth-fastest 400 medley relay in Illinois history at the CSCAA Championships (3:40.48)
Led off the Fighting Illini’s tenth-fastest 400 medley relay (3:40.93) at the Hawkeye Invite
Took home gold in the 100 backstroke at Wisconsin (55.13)

2023-24 (Auburn)

Competed in 10 meets throughout the season... Began her collegiate career with a third-place finish in the 100 back (55.08) at Louisville... Swam a season-best 54.94 in the 100 back at the UGA Fall Invite... Secured a season-best in the 200 back (1:59.02) at Alabama.