Kelly Riesterer
Kelly Riesterer
Year: Jr.
Hometown: Orange Park, FL
High School: Episcopal
Position: Distance, IM
Major: Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology
Parents: David & Linda

Senior (2004-05):

Riesterer earned an All America honorable mention for the first time in her career, finishing 13th in the 1650-yard freestyle. For the year, she posted three provisional qualifying times in the 1650-yard freestyle. At the national meet, she posted the team's 10th-fastest time of the season in the 1650 free. Riesterer finished 18th on the team out of 40 competitors in points scored in dual and championship meets.

Junior (2003-04):

Finished 25th on the team out of 35 competitors in points scored in dual and championship meets.

Sophomore (2002-03):

Sophomore Kelly Riesterer placed in the top eight in three events at the conference championships. She finished fifth in the 400-yard individual medley, sixth in the 1650-yard freestyle and seventh in the 200-yard I.M. Riesterer also won the 100-yard backstroke at the Emory Invitational. She was 21st on the team in points scored for the season.

Quote:

"Coming to Emory turned out to be a great decision because I have been able to combine my academic pursuits with my athletic goals and have enjoyed every minute of it."