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2008-09 Swimming & Diving Roster

Raquel Riestra

  • Position IM/Free
  • Height 5-0
  • Class Sophomore
  • Highschool W. Windsor-Plainsboro North
  • Hometown Plainsboro, N.J.

Biography

At Rider:
Secondary Education/Spanish major...as a sophomore, was part of the 200 medley relay that placed second (1:46.38) at the 2009 MAAC championships...was also seventh in the 50 free (24.48), 10th in the 100 free (54.00) and 14th in the 100 fly (1:00.85)...as a rookie, at the 2008 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championships, was sixth in the 100 free (55.30) and 10th in the 50 free (25.01)...part of the winning 400 free relay as rider defeated MAAC-rival Marist...member of the second place 200 medley relay that helped the Broncs defeat conference-rival Loyola.

At West Windsor-Plainsboro North:
Team MVP both her junior and seniors years...served as team captain as a senior...earned the Best Freshman award as a rookie...set four school records in the 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 400 free relay...also ran varsity track as a sprinter, jumper...Personal: daughter of Jose and Rider graduate Vilma Riestra.

Historical Player Information

  • 2007-08Freshman

    IM/Free
    5'0"
  • 2008-09Sophomore

    IM/Free
    5'0"