Get to Know Lauren ...
At what age did you start swimming and how did you get into the sport?
- I started swimming when I was 4.
What routines do you practice before a big race to help you focus and stay ready?
- I have a certain playlist that I listen to before my races.
What sport would you play if you did not swim and why?
- I think I would do gymnastics because it seems really cool.
Top Collegiate Times
| Time |
Event |
Date |
Meet |
| 23.46 |
50 Y Free |
2/27/2024 |
Big 12 Championships |
| 51.44 |
100 Y Free |
11/15/2023 |
Mizzou Invite |
| 58.41 |
100 Y Back |
11/15/2023 |
Mizzou Invite |
| 57.68 |
100 Y Fly |
11/15/2023 |
Mizzou Invite |
2023-24 (Freshman)
- Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team
- Swam the fourth-best time in the 50-yard freestyle (23.46) on the Kansas squad this season at the Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championship on Feb. 27.
- Finished her season earning another personal best at Big 12's in the 200-yard freestyle (1:54.57).
- Named to the Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team
High School
- Attended Naperville Central High School in Naperville, Illinois
- Won 4 letters during her time with the Redhawks
- 3x All-Conference Team
- 4x All-American relay swimmer
- 2021 – 50 freestyle champion
- 2021 – 200 freestyle school relay record
- 2021 – 200 medley school relay record
- Academic All-American
- 3x Academic All-Conference Team
Personal
- Daughter of Steve and Becca Collins
- Has two siblings, Paige and Ryan
- Exercise science major