Laura Bedson
Laura Bedson
Height: 5-5
Year: So.
Hometown: Fairfield, CT
High School: Fairfield Warde
Position: Fly, Breast
Major: Environmental Studies & Political Science
Parents: Scott & Mary

Freshman (2007-08):

During her freshman campaign with the Eagles, Bedson competed in a variety of events for Emory.  She was the squad's second-best performer in the 200-yard butterfly, with a time of 2:11.21.  Bedson was also Emory's fourth-best performer in the 100-yard backstroke (1:00.59) and the 100-yard butterfly (59.51), and the team's fifth-best performer in the 200-yard backstroke (2:09.92).  Bedson was 13th on the squad with 144.50 points scored during meets.

Career Best Times:

56.24 100 Free 2/11/2009 UAA Championships
11:33.03 1000 Free 11/17/2007 Darton College at Emory
1:00.59 100 Back 11/29/2007 2007 Miami Invitational
2:09.92 200 Back 11/29/2007 2007 Miami Invitational
59.16 100 Fly 2/11/2009 UAA Championships
2:10.64 200 Fly 2/20/2009 Emory Last Chance Invitational
2:15.32 200 IM 11/10/2007 2007 Emory Fall Invitational

 

Prior to Emory:

Swam for four seasons on the Fairfield Warde High School swim team, serving as the team's captain during her senior season... Was a high school Academic All-American, and an All-County and All-State swimmer... Coached by Georg Palmgren in high school, and by Ellen Johnston on her club team.

Personal:

Born on June 15, 1989.

Quote:

"I chose Emory for the balance between academics and athletics and for the amazing team!"