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CAREER BESTS
| Event | Time | Date | Event/Opponent |
| 50 Freestyle | 24.57 | 2/21/08 | Big Ten Championships |
| 100 Freestyle | 54.09 | 2/20/10 | Big Ten Championships |
| 200 Freestyle | 1:57.66 | 2/22/08 | Big Ten Championships |
2009-10 (JUNIOR YEAR): Media Guide Bio
Competed in three events at the Big Ten Championships (2/17-20) - 50 freestyle (24.76), 100 freestyle (54.09) and 200 freestyle (1:58.62), all preliminary times ... Swam in three individual races and one relay at the Ohio State Invitational (12/4-6). Finished 43rd in the 100 freestyle (54.65, preliminary), 49th in the 50 freestyle (25.08, preliminary) and 50th in the 200 freestyle (1:59.48, preliminary) while also swimming the 200 freestyle relay (1:39.13) ... Against Virginia (11/20-21), placed 11th in the 50 freestyle (24.93) while swimming as part of two freestyle relays - the 200 (1:39.78, fifth) and 400 (3:41.76, fourth) ... Finished fifth in the 400 freestyle relay (3:36.01) at Virginia Tech (10/31) ... Swam to eighth-place in the 50 freestyle (25.35) against West Virginia/Colgate (10/24).
2008-09 (SOPHOMORE YEAR): Did not compete. 2007-08 (FRESHMAN YEAR): Swam in a number of freestyle races in first collegiate season ... Finished with season-best times in the 50 (24.57, preliminary), 100 (54.65, preliminary) and 200 (1:57.66, preliminary) freestyles at the Big Ten Championships ... Placed fifth (1:43.44) in the 200 freestyle relay and sixth (26.01) in the 50 freestyle against Rutgers ... Finished seventh in the 200 freestyle relay (1:40.59) and 14th in the 50 freestyle (25.94) against Pittsburgh/Maryland/Villanova ... Strong against Florida Gulf Coast/Indian River CC, finishing second in the 400 freestyle relay (3:39.03) and seventh in the 100 freestyle (56.91) ... At the Princeton Invitational, was 42nd in the 50 freestyle (25.05, preliminary), 53rd in the 100 freestyle (55.56, preliminary) and 55th in the 200 freestyle (2:01.30, preliminary). Also swam to season-best finish in the 400 freestyle relay (3:36.09) ... Tied for 52nd in the 50 freestyle (25.58, preliminary), finished 66th in the 100 freestyle (57.00, preliminary), 70th in the 200 freestyle (2:02.48, preliminary) and ninth in the 200 freestyle relay (1:38.51) at the Hoosierland Invitational. The 200 freestyle time was a season-best ... Facing Virginia/Michigan State/Purdue, placed 14th in the 50 freestyle (25.65), 16th in the 100 freestyle (55.89) and ninth in the 400 freestyle relay (3:40.67) ... Swam in exhibition races in first collegiate action against West Virginia: 50 freestyle (25.36) and 100 freestyle (55.34). HIGH SCHOOL: Swam for four years at Beavercreek High School in Beavercreek, Ohio ... Made the state championships in both the 200 and 400 freestyle relays all four years ... Also made the state championship in the 100 free as a sophomore ... Was a team captain as a senior. PERSONAL: Full name is Heather Ashley Brady ... Born on March 27, 1989 in Portland, Maine ... Parents are Stephan and Jennifer Brady, who both attended Penn State ... Has an older sister, Stephanie (22) and a younger brother, Matthew (17) ... A hotel institute management major. ON CHOOSING PENN STATE: 'Penn State has such a high academic and athletic reputation. It is a great fit in both areas for me.' GETTING TO KNOW HEATHER
Major & Why: Hotel Restaurant Institute Management. I chose this because it is a major that allows me to be outgoing and help others while having a great time and meeting some amazing people!
Favorite Thing About Penn State: The beautiful surroundings
Favorite Thing About State College: It feels like home
Favorite Restaurant In State College: Faccia Luna
Favorite Ice Cream at the Creamery: Peanut Butter Swirl
Favorite Penn State Sport Other Than Swimming: Football
Favorite Athletic Memory At Penn State: Big Ten's freshman year
Favorite Class at Penn State: Intro to Gaming and Casino Management
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Musical Artist:Rascal Flatts
Favorite Movie: Boondock Saints
Favorite TV Show: Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Favorite Website: Textsfromlastnight.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Kirk Herbstreit
Favorite Pro Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Favorite Athlete: LeBron James
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, coaching
Biggest Fear: Drowning
Most Prized Possession: Pillow
Place I'd Like To Visit: Dubai
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: I have no idea what I would do.
After Penn State, I Would Like To: Further my career in Casino management and ultimately end up in Dubai