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Player Bio: Casey Murphy



Returning All-American

ASU: Tremendous work ethic ... co-captain ... expected to repeat as an All-American.

1999: Had her finest season as a Sun Devil, posting fifth-best 500 free time in Sun Devil history during eighth-place showing at Pac-10 Championships (4:50.42) ... followed that performance up by finishing sixth in the 1650 free (16:43.08) ... 1650 time of 16:37.53 ranked 16th at the NCAA Championships and sixth all-time at ASU ... fastest Arizona State swimmer last year in the 1000 free (10:09.59) ...time of 1:49.35 in the 200 free was second-best on team ... a Pac-10 All-Academic Honorable Mention selection ... represented ASU at the NCAA Leadership Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

1998: Had solid season for the Sun Devils that culminated with 19th-place finish in the 500 free (4:48.81) and a 21st-place finish in the 200 free (1:48.85) at the NCAA Championships ... swam at a high level in several events, posting the squad's top time in the 200 free (1:48.85) and 500 free (4:48.81), second-best time in the 1650 free (16:52.41), and third-best time in the 50 free (24.81) ... finished ninth in the 500 free (4:51.01) at the Pac-10 Championships ... earned the Mona Plummer Award for her high academic and leadership qualities ... earned Honorable Mention Pac-10 All-Academic recognition.

1997: Placed 16th in the 200 free (1:49.35) at the NCAA Championships ... placed fifth in the 500 free at Pac-10's (4:49.81) ... recorded team bests in the 200 free (1:48.89) and 500 free (4:49.81) ... registered top team time in the 1650 free (16:51.49).

High School: A 1996 graduate of Highline High School, Seattle, Wash. ... lettered four years in swimming ... also swam for Bellevue Swim Club ... captain of the swim team senior year ... 1993-95 high school state champion in the 200 and 500 freestyle ... named team MVP ... 1994 AA state record holder in the 200 and 500 free ... lists most exciting experience in sports as watching her sister finish fifth in the 400 IM at the 1996 Olympic Trials ... coached by Bob Miller.

Personal: Majoring in early childhood education ... enjoys shopping, music and hanging out with friends ... parents are Paul and Susan Murphy of Seattle ... has one sister Corrie (20) ... born November 25, 1977 in Seattle ... full name is Casey Ann Murphy

ASU Best Times

100 free 51.97
200 free 1:48.85
500 free 4:48.06
1650 free 16:37.52

  Casey Murphy
Casey Murphy
Player Profile
Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Seattle, Wash.

Position:
Co-Captain

Events:
Freestyle