Roses on her decision to commit to Cal: “For me, the decision came down to how comfortable I felt with the team, coaches, academics and campus.” Current photo via Melissa Lundie, http://pictures.melissalundie.com
Roses was this summer’s USA Swimming National Champion in the 200 long course meter breaststroke with a 2:31.77, and is also on the Junior National Team with a second entry in the 100 breaststroke, where she was a 1:09.5 this summer in meters.
“For me, the decision came down to how comfortable I felt with the team, coaches, academics and campus,” Roses said of her decision.
Maija Roses Swimming Photo Vault courtesy of Melissa Lundie & Anne Lepesant:
Maija Roses (courtesy of Melissa Lundie, http://pictures.melissalundie.com)
Maija Roses (courtesy of Melissa Lundie, http://pictures.melissalundie.com)
Maija Roses (courtesy of Melissa Lundie, http://pictures.melissalundie.com)
Maija Roses (courtesy of Melissa Lundie, http://pictures.melissalundie.com)
Maija Roses, 100 breast, 2013 Junior Nationals (Photo Credit: Anne Lepesant)
Maija Roses (courtesy of Melissa Lundie, http://pictures.melissalundie.com)
MEL STEWART Jr., aka Gold Medal Mel, won three Olympic medals at the 1992 Olympic Games. Mel's best event was the 200 butterfly. He is a former World, American, and NCAA Record holder in the 200 butterfly.
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