Megan Newell Event: Butterfly/Freestyle
Class: Junior
Hometown: Ashburn, Va.
 
photo Skinner on Newell: "Megan is incredibly hungry to continue her winning ways. She's going to be a factor in butterfly, sprint freestyle and relays at the ACC and NCAA level."

2006-07: Reached the finals in an individual event at the ACC Championships for the first time, finishing fifth in the 100-yard butterfly ... Helped the 200 medley relay squad finish second ... Also placed 12th in the 200 butterfly and 26th in the 50 free at the event ... Placed 14th in the 100 butterfly at the Nike Cup ... Took fifth in the 200 butterfly and 11th in the 500 free at the SMU Swim Classic.

2005-06: Placed 16th in the 200-yard butterfly and 21st in the 100 butterfly at the ACC championships ... Tied for 10th in the 200 butterfly at the Nike Cup.

High School: Earned three letters for Sarah Horning at Stone Bridge ... NISCA All-American in the 100-yard butterfly ... Virginia AA state champion and record holder in the 100-yard butterfly ... Three-time Loudoun County All-Extra first team.

Personal: Megan Marie Newell ... Born August 29, 1987, in Richmond, Va. ... Daughter of Suzanne and Larry Newell ... Majoring in psychology/early childhood education.