2021-22 Swimming & Diving Roster
Biography
NIL Opportunities
Bakker's Career Best Times
| Event |
College Best |
Lifetime Best |
| 50 Freestyle |
24.39 (at House of Champions Invite, 11/18/21) |
| 100 Freestyle |
54.02 (at House of Champions Invite, 11/20/21) |
51.64 (at IHSA State Championships, 2/14/20) |
| 100 Butterfly |
1:00.57 (at House of Champions Invite, 11/19/21) |
Freshman - 2021-22
- Made her Illini debut at the House of Champions Invite on 11/18.
- Clocked a lifetime best in the 50 freestyle (24.39) at the House of Champions Invite on 11/18.
- Swam a lifetime best time of 1:00.57 in the 100 butterfly at the House of Champions Invite on 11/19.
- Clocked a college-best time of 54.02 in the 100 freestyle at the House of Champions Invite on 11/20.
High School
- Attended Lake Central High School
- Was a four-year letter earner in Swimming
- Placed first in the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle at sectionals in 2019 and 2020.
- Was named Team MVP in 2019 and 2020
- Was inducted into the National Honor Society in 2019
- Contributed to winning sectionals in the 2018-2019 season.
- Shaved her head for St. Baldricks and raised $1,200 for Childhood Cancer Research.
Personal
- Born April 14th, 2003
- From Schererville, Indiana
- Majoring in Civil/Environmental Engineering
- Parents are Michael and Christina Bakker
- Has one sister, Summer
- Chose Illinois because, "I love the campus and atmosphere of the school.
Illinois is close to home and a Big 10 school. I also enjoy talking to the coaches and
thought the team chemistry was true and meaningful. The engineering programs at
Illinois are amazing."
