Sara Hostalet
Sara Hostalet
Height: 5-5
Year: So.
Hometown: Skokie, IL
High School: Evanston Township
Position: Free, Back
Major: Economics
Parents: Gabriel & Karen

Junior (2007-08):

Hostalet was Emory's fourth-best performer in the 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard freestyle, and the sixth-best performer on the team in the 100-yard backstroke.  She scored 135.75 points during the season, the 14th-best total on the team.

Sophomore (2006-07):

Hostalet earned the fifth all-America certificate of her career as part of the Eagles' 200-freestyle relay team in 2007, which set a school record in the event.  Hostalet also earned an all-America honorable mention in the 200-individual medley.  Her time of 27.57 in the 50 backstroke was the best by an Eagle during the season, and she had the two-fastest times by an Eagle in the 200-individual medley.  Hostalet's 158 points in meets during her sophomore campaign was the 11th-best total by an Eagle. 

Freshman (2005-06):

Hostalet, a freshman, earned four All-America certificates this season.  These certificates were earned with her second place finish in the 100-yard backstroke competition, her second place finish in the 800-yard freestyle relay, her second place finish in the 200-yard medley relay, and her third place finish in the 200-yard freestyle relay.  She also earned All-America Honorable Mention honors in two events.  Hostalet received All-Conference honors in two events this season including the title of Conference Champion with her win in the 200-yard freestyle relay.

Career Best Times:

24.14 50 Free 3/9/2006 2006 NCAA Womens Swimming & Diving Champs
53.11 100 Free 3/9/2006 2006 NCAA Womens Swimming & Diving Champs
2:00.65 200 Free 12/10/2005 Rollins College @ Emory University
5:23.42 500 Free 11/18/2006 SCAD and Limestone vs. Emory Univ
26.59 50 Back 3/9/2006 2006 NCAA Womens Swimming & Diving Champs
57.54 100 Back 3/9/2006 2006 NCAA Womens Swimming & Diving Champs
2:10.45 200 Back 1/14/2006 SCAD at Emory University
2:08.84 200 IM 3/8/2007 NCAA DIII Women Swimming/Diving Championships

 

Honors:

2006 All-America 200 Free Relay 3rd
200 Medley Relay 3rd
100 Back 2nd
800 Free Relay 2nd
All-America Honorable Mention 400 Free Relay 12th
100 Free 16th
UAA Champion 200 Free Relay
All-UAA 200 Free Relay 1st
100 Back 2nd
2007 All-America 200 Free Relay 3rd
All-America Honorable Mention 200 IM 14th

 

Prior to Emory:

Competed on the Evanston Township High School for four seasons, and served as captain during her senior year... Swam in the 100 meter and 50 meter free, and the 100 meter back... Was a three-time high school all-American and all-conference... Coached by Kevin Auger... Was a senior national qualifier, and a sectional and state qualifier for three years... Finished in the top-eight in the 50 meter freestyle at sectionals... A member of the Wildkit swimming organization... Also participated in track & field in high school.

Personal:

Born on September 3, 1986.

Quote:

"I came to Emory to experience the South... it is so much more beautiful than the city."