Hokie ClubClass: Sophomore
Hometown: Sterling, Va.
Skinner on Ritter: "Lauren heads into her sophomore year fresh off a solid freshman campaign. We will look for her to continue her success this season."
2007-08: Received the team's Rookie of the Year award with diver Sarah Milton ... Was the top distance swimmer on the team, setting a school record in the 1000 free, while setting the second-fastest times in the 500 and 1650 free events, topping the B standard in the process as well ... Finished ninth in the 1650 free, 15th in the 400 IM and 16th in the 500 free at the ACC Championships ... Took fourth in both the 500 and 1650 free and 10th in the 400 IM at the Nike Cup.
High School: Swam at Dominion H.S. and for the FISH swimming club ... Captured the Virginia AA state championship in the 500 free all four years, including setting the state record as a senior ... Also won the 200 free as a senior ... Served as a team captain for three years ... Named Loudoun County Swimmer of the Year as a senior ... Named to the Loudoun County All-Extra team all four years ... A U.S. National qualifier in the distance events ... A Scholastic All-American.
Personal: Lauren Ritter was born on Jan. 20, 1989, in Fairfax, Va. ... Daughter of Mark and Maria Ritter ... Plans to major in psychology.
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