Carolina finished in first place in both men's and women's competition.
Career Best Times: 24.09 in 50 free; 51.75 in 100 free; 1:50.38 in 200 free; 54.71 in 100 back (9th in school history); 1:55.70 in 200 back (3rd in school history); 1:59.35 in 200 IM (2nd in school history). General: A two-time returning letter winner who provides consistent swims for the team with her freestyle, backstroke and IM skills...had a tremendous freshman year with three all-time Top 10 UNC career performances among her achievements...followed that up with another impressive year in 2010-11...a Rising Star in the Carolina Leadership Academy. 2010-11 (Sophomore): Named to Dean's List in both semesters of sophomore year...earned membership on ACC Academic Honor Roll...tapped for CSCAA Women's Scholar All-America honorable mention team...scored in three events at the 2011 ACC Championships...was fifth in the 200 back (1:56.23), ninth in the 200 IM (1:59.35) and 12th in the 100 back (54.92). 2009-10 (Freshman): Had three Top 12 finishes at the ACC Championships...took seventh place in the 200 back, eighth place in the 200 IM and 12th place in the 100 back...won the 200 back in the dual meet versus Georgia Tech...named to 2009-10 ACC Academic Honor Roll...tapped for the spring 2010 Dean's List. Prep: Graduated from Rochester Adams High School in June 2009...was a member of her high school swim team for two years...member of the Washington Township Recreation Sharks club team for two years and the Oakland Live Yers club team for two years...qualified for the 2008 Olympic Trials...Junior Nationals finalist...placed second in the 100-yard backstroke as a freshman at high school state championships while leading her team to a third-place finish...member of National Honor Society...attended Centerville High School in Centerville, Ohio before transferring to Rochester Adams. Personal: Given name Rebecca Jane Brooks...born August 12, 1991 in Detroit, Mich. ...daughter of Dan and Sonya Brooks...has one brother...business administration major...her mother played basketball at SUNY Binghamton.
19 Questions With Junior Rebecca Brooks Section #1: Swimming & Diving
1. The best thing about being a Tar Heel swimmer is being able to represent my University and its deep tradition.
2. My favorite thing about competing for Coach DeSelm is his sense of humor combined with tough work ethic.
3. Since last year the aspect of my training I've worked on the most is improving my speed.
4. My best friend on another college swimming team is Eva Lehtonen at FGSU.
5. My greatest strength as a swimmer is my determination. Section #2: Hobbies & Interests
1. Away from the pool and academics, I like to spend time relaxing.
2. The best movie I've seen recently is Horrible Bosses.
3. If I could compete in another sport at UNC it would be volleyball.
4. The music act I'd most like to see in person is Maroon 5 with Train.
5. The personal interest I have that might surprise my teammates is baking. Section #3: Food & Beverage
1. After a big meet, I'd like to eat at a buffet spread that included pasta, pizza, bread...basically all Italian!
2. My favorite beverage is Cranapple juice.
3. My favorite food made by a relative is apple pie by my mom.
4. My favorite place to eat in Chapel Hill is Ye Olde Waffle Shoppe.
5. My favorite guilty pleasure food wise is Nutella. Section #4: Personality
1. If I possessed the gift of time travel I would go to the 90s all over again.
2. If I could go to dinner with a famous person it would be Will Smith.
3. My dream job is working for the FBI.
4. The most interesting person I've met at UNC is Dan O'Conner.
