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| Personal: Likes arts and crafts. Majoring in Jewelry Smithing. Daughter of Geralyn and Phillip Merkey. Uncle ran Track and Field at Western Michigan University and cousin was athlete at Michigan State. Born April 9, 1987. Before NMU: A 2005 graduate of Houghton High School. Lettered four times. Named U.P. Swimmer of the year in 2004. Captain and MVP in 2005. Part of Medley Relay record two years. Most Improved in 2003. Member of the Fantastic 5 in 2004. 2006-07: Swam personal best time for 500 Freestyle with a time of 5:36.43. Placed in 200 Backstroke at GLIAC Championships. 2005-06: Swam personal best time in 500 Freestyle at GLIAC Championships. Placed in 400 Medley Relay at GLIAC Championships. | |||||
