Get to Know Izzy... At what age did you start swimming and how did you get into the sport?
I started swimming at 5 years old. I started with learning to swim with my city and begged my mom to sign me up for swim team.
What sport would you play if you did not swim and why?
Volleyball because I have good hand-eye coordination.
Why did you choose the University of Kansas?
I chose the University of Kansas because they provide good amenities and support all aspects that a student-athlete needs.
2025-26 (Sophomore)
Big 12 Winter Academic Team
Placed sixth in the 50 freestyle vs. Arkansas on Jan. 23
2024-25 (Freshman)
Academic All-Rookie Team
Exited the Sunflower Showdown with a tetrad of medals after placing second in the 50 free (24.49), third in the 100 free (53.62) and helping the 200 free relay to a win and the 200 medley relay to third place.Â
Member of the 400 medley relay that placed second at the Illinois Dual.
Placed second in the 100 free (53.02) against South Dakota.Â
Helped the 200 free relay secure first while coming in runner-up in the 50 free (23.82) and third in the 200 medley relay against Rockhurst on Dec. 7
Assisted the 400 medley relay to a third place finish at Houston on Jan. 11
Posted a pair of lifetime bests in the 100 fly (55.34) and 100 free (51.28)Â at the Big 12 Championships
High SchoolÂ
Four-year letterwinner at Robert McQueen High School
4x Regional Champion in the 50 freestyle (2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024)
3x State Champion in the 50Â freestyle (2022, 2023 & 2024)
2x Regional Champion in the 100Â freestyle (2023 & 2024)
2024 State Champion in the 100Â freestyle
School record holder in the 50 freestyle (23.67) and 100 freestyle (51.98)
National Honors Society
Personal
Daughter of Steve and Jo Porter
Has a brother, Brooks
Mother swam and uncle, Joe Fretz, ran cross country and track for the University of Nevada, cousins Gus and Mick Johnson played football at CalPoly-Humbolt, and uncle, Mike Fretz, ran cross country at Oklahoma State