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.
2024-25 (Freshman)
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-yard freestyle (2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024)
3x State Champion in the 50-yard freestyle (2022, 2023 & 2024)
2x Regional Champion in the 100-yard freestyle (2023 & 2024)
2024 State Champion in the 100-yard freestyle
School record holder in the 50-yard freestyle (23.67) and 100-yard freestyle (51.98)
National Honors Society
Personal
Daughter of Steve and Jo Porter
Has a brother, Brooks
Mother (Jo) swam for the University of Nevada, cousins Gus and Mick Johnson played football at CalPoly-Humbolt, uncle (Mike Fretz) ran cross country at Oklahoma State and uncle (Joe Fretz) ran cross country and track and field at the University of Nevada
Jayhawks fall to Razorbacks // Kansas Swimming and Diving // 1.26.18Jayhawks fall to Razorbacks // Kansas Swimming and Diving // 1.26.18
Saturday, January 27
Kansas swims past Nebraska, 159-141// 11.04.17 // Kansas Swimming and DivingKansas swims past Nebraska, 159-141// 11.04.17 // Kansas Swimming and Diving
Saturday, November 04
Jayhawks break even in double dual against Bears and Coyotes // 10.21.17 // Kansas Swimming & DivingJayhawks break even in double dual against Bears and Coyotes // 10.21.17 // Kansas Swimming & Diving
Saturday, October 21
Kansas behind Missouri State 115-70 after day one // 10.20.17 // Kansas Swimming and DivingKansas behind Missouri State 115-70 after day one // 10.20.17 // Kansas Swimming and Diving