Nathalia Mello

Height:
52-5
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Columbia, Mo.
High School:
Hickman High School

"My Favorite Things About Mizzou" (Video)

2011-12 (SOPHOMORE): Finished seventh in the 200 back (2:12.91) against Minnesota ... Exhibitioned the 200 IM (2:10.12) against Drury ... Placed 11th in the 400 IM (4:41.87) against Northwestern and Denver ... Notched a ninth-place finish in the 100 back (1:01.72) against Kentucky and SIU.

2010-11 (FRESHMAN): Placed ninth in the 200 IM (2:13.97) at the Show-Me Showdown ... Finished 12th in the 200 IM (2:06.69) at the Mizzou Invite ... Came in seventh in the 200 back (2:12.22) against Drury.

HIGH SCHOOL: Swam under coach John Hamilton ... Qualified for All-State all four years in high school ... Letter winner in swimming 2007-10 ... Won the "I Can" Award in 2009 ... Was a Spring Junior National Qualifier.

PERSONAL: - Nathalia Mello is the daughter of Cesar and Magda Mello ... Majoring in Computer Science and Marketing ... Father is a Missouri alum and was an assistant swimming coach at Missouri.

FAST FACTS:

Why did you choose Missouri?

I wanted to stay close to my family, while at the same time joining a new family.

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

It has taught me how to be a true teammate, and that causes you to race and work hard for more than just yourself.

What is your best memory with the team?

So far, my best memory with the team has been traveling to meets together. Those are the times you really get to know people and bond.

Favorite food:Chicken Parmigiana and Macaroni and Cheese
What's on your iPod:John Mayer, Lil Wayne, Eminem, Kid Cudi, and Tech N9ne
Favorite sports star:Jeremy Maclin and Ryan Lochte
Favorite movie:Man on Fire and Titanic
Quote to live by:"I'd like to think the best of me is still hiding up my sleeve." -John Mayer