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     Kimmy Davis
    Kimmy Davis

    Class:
    Senior

    Hometown:
    Cary, N.C.

    High School:
    Athens Drive

    Height:
    5-5

    Event:
    Backstroke, Butterfly, Freestyle

    Birthdate:
    06/05/1987

    Experience:
    Three-Year Letterman

    Major:
    International Studies


    Career Best Times: 24.00 in the 50-yard freestyle; 52.45 in the 100-yard freestyle; 56.77 in the 100-yard butterfly; 57.28 in the 100-yard backstroke.

    General: Adds depth for Carolina in the backstroke and butterfly events...also competes in the sprint freestyle races.

    2007-08 (Junior):Set a career best time in the 100-yard backstroke in the dual meet against Virginia with a time of 57.28... named to 2007-08 ACC Academic Honor Roll...qualified for a spot on UNC's scoring team at ACCs.

    2006-07 (Sophomore): Swam as an exhibition entry at the ACC Championships in the 100 fly, 100 free, and 100 back...posted a career best in the 50 free with a time of 24.00...named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll...selected for the spring 2007 Dean's List.

    2005-06 (Freshman): Won the Jamerson Memorial Award as Most Improved Swimmer...set a personal best at the ACC Championships by swimming a 56.77 in the 100-yard butterfly...also bested what was then her top 100-yard back time with a 57.55 at the ACC meet.

    Prep: Graduated from Athens Drive High School in Raleigh, N.C. on May 26, 2005...was a five-time All-America relay swimmer...part of the 2004 Junior National championship team...captain of the Athens Drive swim team her senior year...an honors scholar...earned a Presidential Academic award...also played soccer for nine years.

    Personal: Given name is Kimberly Susan Davis...was born June 5, 1987 in Durham, N.C. ...daughter of Ted and Carol Davis...has two sisters.

    The Kimmy Chronicles
    Academic Major at Carolina: International Studies
    Career Plans: Undetermined
    Hobbies: Rollerblading, cooking
    Athlete I Most Admire: David Beckham
    Biggest Sports Thrill: Winning the ACC championship in 2007
    Person Who Has Had The Greatest Influence on My Athletic Career: Frank Comfort
    Favorite Book: Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson
    Favorite Foods: Steak and brat, beef kielbasa, hot smoked sausage, cheddarwurst
    Favorite Movie: The Princess Bride
    Favorite TV Show: Friends
    Favorite Website To Visit: And now, your 5-day forecast
    City I've Never Been To But Want To Visit: Beijing, China
    Entertainment Figure I'd Most Like To Have Dinner With: Roy Williams