Lauren Mason

Height:
5-11
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Marshalltown, Iowa
High School:
Marshalltown High School

2009-10 (FRESHMAN) - Mason recorded personal bests at the Tiger Invitational in the 50 free (25.17) and 100 free (55.47)... At the Shamrock Invitational she clocked a personal best 1:59.97 in the 200 free...

HIGH SCHOOL - Earned all-state honors as a senior in the 200 IM and the 200 free relay... all-state selection in the 200 free, 200 free relay and the 400 free relay in 2006 and 2007... received All-America consideration in the 200 free relay in 2006-08... set high school records in the 200 free, 200 IM, 200 free relay and 400 free relay... swam under coach Linda Bloom

PERSONAL - Lauren Mason is the daughter of Mike and Jackie Mason... has a sister, Allison (28), and a brother, Patrick (23)... majoring in Occupational Therapy.

FAST FACTS:

Why did you choose Missouri?

I loved the school and loved the team.

How has the program at Mizzou made you a better swimmer?

It's pushed my limits and has made me realize I'm stronger than I ever thought I could be.

What is your best memory with the team?

Just hanging out with the team, telling stories and sharing inside jokes.

Favorite food:Ice cream
What's on your iPod:Yeasayer, Crystal Castles, Radiohead, The Gorillaz
Favorite sports star:Shawn White
Favorite movie:Donnie Darko
Quote to live by:"If the sky were to suddenly open up, there would be no law, there would be rule. There would only be you and your memories."