Get to Know Sophie ...
At what age did you start swimming and how did you get into the sport?
- I started swimming summer league when I was 5 and then I joined my first club team when I was 9.
What routines do you practice before a big race to help you focus and stay ready?
- I like to listen to hype music before my races.
What sport would you play if you did not swim and why?
- I used to play soccer, so probably that.
What advice would you give to young athletes who are just starting out in swimming?
- Have fun with it and the rewards will come.
Why did you choose the University of Kansas?
- I chose KU for the team atmosphere and school spirit.
2024-25 (Freshman)
- Helped the 200 medley and 200 free relays to second place finishes at the Sunflower Showdown on October 4.
- A member of the 200 free relay that won over South Dakota on October 25.
- Assisted the 400 free relay to second place at the Nebraska Dual on November 1.Â
- Came in runner-up in the 100 back (58.95) against Rockhurst on Dec. 7
- Posted a lifetime best of 56.61 in the 100 fly at the Big 12 Championship
High SchoolÂ
- Four-year letterwinner at Kirkwood High School
- 2021 MSHSAA Class 2 State Champions
- Yellow Pool Suburban Conference Champs (2021, 2022, 2023 &Â 2024)
- MISCA Girls All-State Swimmer (2022, 2023 &Â 2024)
- School record holder in 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard freestyle, 400-yard freestyle relay and 200-yard medley relay
- 4x Futures Qualifier
- Academic Awards:Â National Honors Society, Summa Cum Laude, Golden K and National Charity League (6 years)
Personal
- Daughter of Chris and Maryanne Wallace
- Swam for Parkway Swim Club and was coached by Canaan Campbell, the son of Coach Clark Campbell
- Aunt (Carol Massmann) played collegiate basketball at Central Missouri
- Plans to major in biology