Skinner on Shapiro: "Sara will be looking to have a huge junior season after a stellar off-season training session this summer."

2007-08: Had a strong end to the season after suffering a knee injury in the fall ... Took 13th in the 200 back, 22nd in the 100 back and 25th in the 500 free at the ACC Championships.

2006-07: Had a strong performance at the ACC Championships, finishing fifth in the 100 back and 11th in the 200 back ... Placed 12th in the 200 back, 16th in the 1650 free, 19th in the 500 free and 21st in the 100 back at the Nike Cup.

High School: Competed for the Nashville Aquatic Club ... Four-time state finalist, including a second-place finish in the 100-yard backstroke as a senior ... In high school, won Tennessee state championship as a freshman ... A three-time Southeastern Champion between her junior and senior years ... Won the 200 back two years in a row and the 100 back once ... Five-time All-American ... Broke high school records in the 100 back, the 200 medley and 200 free relays ... Club team was a Gold Medal USS team ... Earned Scholastic All-American honors three times.

Personal: Sara Elizabeth Shapiro was born on Oct. 22, 1987, in Nashville, Tenn. ... Daughter of Jim and Donna Shapiro ... Majoring in psychology.