Tess Simpson Class: Junior Hometown: Peoria, Ariz. High School: Centennial Event: Freestyle, Breaststroke Experience: 2L

2012-13 (SOPHOMORE): Was a stalwart in the pool, ranking second on the team in the 50 Freestyle (23.68) and third in the 100 Freestyle (52.15)... Was the team's fastest swimmer in the 100 Butterfly, clocking a personal best of 55.67 at the Mountain West Championships, earning 16th place... Finished 12th in the 100 Breaststroke, with a time of 1:03.60... Also was part of several relay teams, including two (200 Medley Relay, 400 Medley Relay) which set school records at the Championships.

2011-12 (FRESHMAN): Held the second-fastest time on the team in the 50 and 100 Freestyle events... Was a part of CSU's three fastest relay teams for the season (200, 400 and 800 Freestyle Relays).

HIGH SCHOOL: At Centennial High School, earned four letters in swimming... Was a two-time all-region selection, and swam at the regional championships in 2007 and 2008... In 2009, she was a state champion in the 50 Freestyle... Earned her team's Most Valuable Player award in 2007, 2008 and 2009... Finished her high school career as her school record holder in the 200 Individual Medley, 100 Freestyle, 150 Freestyle and 100 Backstroke... Was a team captain in 2010... Away from the pool, was named an Academic Scholar-Athlete... Also swam with the Westside Silver Fins club team.

PERSONAL: Born Nov. 20, 1992... Raised in Peoria, Ariz. ... Daughter of William and Katherine Simpson... Has one older sister, Maggie, and one younger sister, Celia... Majoring in psychology at CSU.