University of South Dakota Athletics

Career Bests

2024-25
Swam season best times while placing fifth in the 200 fly (2:08.18) and sixth in the 100 fly (56.78) at the St. Thomas Invite...placed in the top ten in six events.

2023-24
Competed in five events at the Summit League Championships, placing fourth in the 100 flY (55.64) and sixth in the 200 fly (2:06.57), along with the 50 free prelims (24.55) and the 200 medley relay and 400 medley relay...swam season bests in the 50 free (24.55) and 100 fly (55.52) at the conference championships and in the 500 free (5:15.43) and 200 fly (2:06.14) at the Augustana Invitational...moved into the Coyote Top Ten in two events, sitting fourth in the 200 fly and fifth in the 100 fly...placed second in the 100 fly and second in the 200 fly in a season-opening dual with Minnesota State...finished second in the 100 fly and second in the 200 fly in a dual with rival South Dakota State...placed in the top 10 in 20 events...Summit League Honor Roll.

Prep
An eight-time state champion while competing for Skyview High School in Idaho Class 4A. Won four state titles, two individual and two relays, as a senior, setting state records in all four events as Skyview won the state championship in 2022. Won the 100 fly and 500 free while helping the Hawks win the 200 medley relay and 400 free relay in 2022. Also won the 100 fly state title in 2021. The 4.0 honor roll student and futures qualifier plans to study psychology at South Dakota.

Personal
Daughter of Mitch and Marty Ruark.