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Eleni Kotzamanis
- Position:
- Free/Back
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Godfrey, Ill.
- High School:
- Alton High School
Get to Know Eleni ...
At what age did you start swimming and how did you get into the sport?
- 8 years old. The pool I was a member at growing up had a summer league, and I’ve been doing it ever since.
- I usually smack my arms and legs/deep breathing/jump around.
- I was home schooled from first grade until my sophomore year of high school.
- I’m not very coordinated, but I’ll go with soccer because I played that a little bit growing up.
- Make sure that you’re always having fun. It’s important to work hard, but always make sure you love what you’re doing.
- My mom. She is a strong woman in everything she does.
- During COVID, my opportunities to go on official visits of school got canceled. I still had calls with Coach Clark and Jen, and it was almost a “shot in the dark” because I had never met the team. It was the best decision I could’ve made.
Top Collegiate Times
| Time | Event | Date | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.04 | 50 Y Free | 12/2/2023 | Rockhurst |
| 50.84 | 100 Y Free | 2/7/2025 | vs. Iowa State |
| 1:48.38 | 200 Y Free | 2/27/2025 | Big 12 Championship |
| 5:03.29 | 500 Y Free | 11/15/2023 | Mizzou Invite |
| 26.20 | 50 Y Back | 11/15/2023 | Mizzou Invite |
| 54.35 | 100 Y Back | 2/28/2025 | Big 12 Championship |
| 2:00.27 | 200 Y Back | 2/23/2022 | Big 12 Championship |
| 55.99 | 100 Y Fly | 11/19/2021 | Kansas Classic |
2024-25 (Senior)
- Academic All-Big 12 Team
- Had a trio of podium finishes at the Sunflower Showdown on October 4 from winning the 200 free (1:55.39) and being a member on the runner-up 200 medley relay and third place 200 free relay.
- Won the 200 free (1:50.90) and finished third in the 500 free (5:06.71) at the Illinois Dual on October 10. Was also a member of the second place 400 yard freestyle relay.
- Won the 200 free (1:50.17) and placed third in the 200 back (2:04.47) against South Dakota.
- Assisted the 400 free relay to a victory over South Dakota on October 26.
- Finished third in the 200 free (1:50.78) and assisted the 400 free relay to a runner-up finish at the Nebraska Dual on Nov. 1, 2024.
- Helped the 200 medley relay to a victory against Rockhurst on Dec. 7
- Tied for second in the 200 free (1:54.41) and helped the 400 freestyle relay to third at Houston on Jan. 11
- Came in runner-up in 200 free (1:49.52), 100 free (51.24), and 400 freestyle relay at Arkansas on Jan. 24
- Took a trio of wins in the the 200 free (1:49.14), 100 free (50.84), and 400 freestyle relay against Iowa State on Feb. 7
- Posted pair of lifetime best with in the 200 free (1:48.38) and 100 back (54.35) to secure 16th place finishes in both events at the Big 12 Championship
2023-24 (Junior)
- Academic All-Big 12 First Team.
- Led the Jayhawks this season in the 200-yard freestyle with a personal best time of 1:49.09 at the Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championship and was second on the team in the 100-yard backstroke.
- Won the 200-yard freestyle at the Sunflower Showdown on Oct. 6.
- Finished second in the 100-yard backstroke in a double dual against Lindenwood and South Dakota on Oct. 20.
- Placed second at Iowa State (Feb. 10) and third against Illinois (Oct. 14) in the 200-yard freestyle.
2022-23 (Sophomore)
- Named to the Academic All-Big 12 First Team.
- Placed first in the 100-yard backstroke (56.13) and the 500-yard freestyle (5:00.67) versus Arkansas on Jan. 21.
- Placed 10th in the Big 12 Championship in the 200-yard freestyle (1:49.69) on Feb. 22.
- Competed in every meet.
2021-22 (Freshman)
- Named to the Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team.
- Made collegiate debut at the Sunflower Showdown (Oct. 1).
- Finished with the fourth-best time in the 200-yard freestyle event for the Jayhawks with a time of 1:50.82.
High School
- Eleni Kotzamanis, of Alton High School in Godfrey, Illinois, comes to KU after a strong 2019-20 season.
- Kotzamanis most recently was the IHSA Edwardsville Sectional Champion in the 100 backstroke (57.57), while placing as the runner-up in the 200 freestyle (1:53.53) and 500 freestyle (5:07.01).
- At the Ozark Swimming Senior Championships in January, Kotzamanis won both the 200 freestyle (1:52.41) and 200 backstroke (2:03.35).
Personal
- Daughter of Angelo and Stacey Kotzamanis
- Has three brothers: Nathan, Christian and Nick
- Majoring in marketing
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