University of North Carolina Athletics
2015-16 Swimming & Diving Roster
Lauren Earp
- Position:
- Freestyle
- Height:
- 5-11
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Etobicoke, Ontario
- High School:
- Martingrove Collegiate Institute
Career Best Times: 22.97 in 50-yard freestyle; 49.08 in 100-yard freestyle; 1:45.51 in 200-yard freestyle; 4:46.85 in 500-yard freestyle; 1:01.87 in 100-yard breaststroke; 2:15.82 in 200-yard breaststroke.
Prep: Graduated from Martingrove Collegiate Institute in Toronto after previously attending Silverthorn Collegiate Institute...has had an incredible youth swimming career...medal winner at a host of youth competitions competing for Canada...medaled at 2009 North American Challenge Cup, 2009 Australian Youth/Junior Tour Team, 2010 Youth Olympic Games, 2010 Junior Pan Pac Championships and 2011 Junior World Championships...competed on multiple provincial tour teams...an honor roll student her freshman through senior years...career long course meters best times are 26.37 in 50 free, 56.25 in 100 free, 2:00.72 in 200 free, 4:17.10 in 400 free, 8:49.99 in 800 free, 1:11.12 in 100 breast and 2:36.12 in 200 breast.
Personal: Full name is Lauren Heather Earp...stands 5-11 all...daughter of Robert Earp and Susan Somers...was born June 29, 199 4in Mississauga, Ontario...has two brothers (Michael and Christopher) who both played football at University of Toronto...a talented musician, she plays both piano and saxophone...her father competed in track and mother was a figure skater...her aunt, Hilary Earp, is a tremendous athlete, attempting English Channel swims and running ultra-marathons...business administration major.16 Questions With Freshman Lauren Earp
Section #1: Swimming & Diving
1. The best thing about being a Tar Heel swimmer is getting to be a part of such a great group of people and being able to proudly wear my favorite color - Carolina Blue!
2. My favorite thing about competing for Coach DeSelm is keeping the middle of my races strong.
3. Since last year the aspect of my training I've worked on the most is improving my third event.
4. My best friends on another college swimming team Sarah Doyle at UNC Wilmington.
5. My greatest strength as a swimmer is my competitive drive and spirit.
Section #2: Hobbies & Interests
1. Away from the pool and academic pursuits I like to spend time with my friends and family.
2. The best movie I've seen recently is The Hunger Games.
3. If I could compete in another sport at UNC it would be basketball.
4. The personal interest I have that might surprise my teammates is I love to bake and play video games.
Section #3: Food & Beverage
1. After a big meet, I'd like to eat at a buffet spread that included steak and mashed potatoes.
2. My favorite beverage is Sprite, orange juice and water.
3. My favorite food made by a relative is my dad's homemade hamburgers.
4. My favorite place to eat in Chapel Hill is Sutton's.
5. My favorite guilty pleasure food wise is cookies.
Section #4: Personality
1. My most prized personal possession are my bronze medal from the 2010 Singapore Youth Olympic Games and Polly (a doll I have had since I was born).
2. My dream job is to own my own bakery.
