Amber McDermott

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2013 U.S. Open Full Preview: Six Things to Watch in Irvine

Full Name:	Amber McDermott
Born:	March 10th, 1993
	Toms Rivers, N.J.
Nationality:	U.S.
Status:	Active

Amber McDermott Amber McDermott is a senior mid-distance swimmer at the University of Georgia. Originally from New Jersey, McDermott got into swimming because she was jealous of her older sister's swimming ribbons. She swam for Swim Atlanta where she was an impressive recruit out of high school, and member of the USA Swimming Junior National Team. She has five career top-three finishes in the NCAA in her main events, the 1,650 and 500 freestyles. McDermott is a Communication Studies major, and puts just as much work into the classroom as she does the pool. She's been on Athletic Director's Honor Roll and the SEC Academic Honor Roll. University of Georgia 2011-2012 McDermott made a big impact right away when she scored individually at the NCAA Championships as a freshman. She was on the winning 800 freestyle relay and finished second in the 500 freestyle, fifth in the 1,650 and 13th in the 400 IM. She was also chosen as the SEC Freshman of the Year after winning the 500 freestyle at the SEC Championships. 2012-2013 During her sophomore year McDermott continued her streak and finished second in the 500 freestyle again, fourth in the 1,650 freestyle and 11th in the 400 IM to help the Bulldogs win their fifth …

2013 U.S. Open Full Preview: Six Things to Watch in Irvine

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The final day of competition brings a few scratches, including Dana Vollmer and Amber McDermott. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)

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Texas Men Win Barn-Burner Against Georgia; Bulldog Women Keep Streak Alive

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Chase Kalisz Leads Georgia Men to Tri-Meet Victory in College Debut

Chase Kalisz (above) made his NCAA debut on Friday, and his teammate Amber McDermott won twice in return from injury. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)