At what age did you start swimming and how did you get into the sport?
I was 9 years old when I started swimming. I began swimming because it was recommended for my older sister who has autism so we started together.
What routines do you practice before a big race to help you focus and stay ready?
Listen to music, stretch and try to laugh.
What is something that someone wouldn't know about you?
I am married.
What sport would you play if you did not swim and why?
Soccer because I did it when I was younger and my mom played and she’s my role model.
What advice would you give to young athletes who are just starting out in swimming?
Have big dreams and goals, but don’t take it too seriously.
Top Collegiate Times
Time
Event
Date
Meet
23.44
50 Y Free
2/27/2024
Big 12 Championship
51.37
100 Y Free
11/15/2023
Mizzou Invite
25.41
50 Y Back
2/23/2022
Big 12 Championship
54.50
100 Y Back
2/23/2022
Big 12 Championship
1:58.72
200 Y Back
2/23/2022
Big 12 Championship
55.76
100 Y Fly
2/23/2022
Kansas Classic
2:02.62
200 Y IM
2/27/2024
Big 12 Championship
2024-25 (Senior)
Academic All-Big 12 Team
A member of the 200 free relay that won at the Sunflower Showdown. Also on the 200 medley relay that finished second and placed third in the 100 back (58.73).
Won the 100 yard backstroke (56.47) at the Illinois Dual on October 10.
Placed second in the 100 back (56.13) and helped the 200 free relay to a win against South Dakota (Oct. 25-26, 2024)
Assisted the 200 medley relay to a third place finish at the Nebraska Dual (Nov. 1, 2024) and came in runner-up in the 100 back (56.04).
Helped the 200 free relay to a win and the 200 medley relay to a runner-up finish against Rockhurst on Dec. 7.
Assisted the 400 freestyle relay to a runner-up finish at Arkansas on Jan. 24
Placed third in the 100 back (55.90) and assisted the 400 freestyle relay to a victory and 200 medley relay to a runner-up finish against Iowa State on Feb. 7
2023-24Â (Junior)
Named to the Academic All-Big 12 First Team.
Finished third in the 100-yard backstroke (57.66) against Iowa State.
Led the Kansas squad in the 200-yard IM with a time of 2:02.62, which she set at the Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championship on Feb. 27.
2022-23 (Sophomore)
Named to the Academic All-Big 12 First Team.
Placed third in the 100-yard backstroke in the Sunflower Showdown on September 30th.
Placed 11th in the 200-yard IM in the Big 12 Championship on Feb. 22nd.
Participated 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 second in the 100-yard backstroke event at the Sunflower Showdown, with a time of 28.56.
Finished seventh in the 100-yard backstroke event in her Big 12 Championship debut.
High School
Howe, of Bountiful High School in Bountiful, Utah, is a two-time Utah 5A State Championship in the 100 backstroke, which she has won each of the last two years.
Howe was also the 2020 runner-up in the 50 freestyle and was third in the same race in 2019.
Personal
Daughter of Danny and Robyn Howe
Has 4 siblings: Morgan, Malin, Matt, and Katy
Double majoring in marketing and healthcare management/administration