Marie Roche

Height:
5-8
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Falls Church, Va.
High School:
George Mason HS

2021-22 (Freshman): Competed in nine races at 3V8 • Was a part of the Third Varsity 8+ that finished second against UCF (9:06.10) and Tennessee (9:10.11) at the UVA Invitational (3/26) • The Third Varsity 8+ boat dropped a second behind Boston College on Apr. 2 to finish second (8:10.81) • Finished second in the Third Varsity 8+ race in round one of the Lake Wheeler Invite (4/22) • Took second in the Third Varsity 8+ Petite Final (7:08.57) at the ACC Championships

Before UNC: A four-year letter winner in swimming and a three-year letter winner in track & field at George Mason High School • Was a three-time individual state champion and a six-time relay state champion in swimming • Named regional swimmer of the year and district swimmer of the year twice • Was also named Washington Post All-Met honorable mention in swimming • Qualified and competed at district and regional meets in track & field • Swam for York Swim Club for six years • Graduated high school with an IB Diploma • Received honor roll honors and student-athlete award all four years

Personal: Daughter of Tim and Lynn Roche • Brother, TJ swam at the University of Delaware • Majoring in global studies and Spanish with a minor in sustainabilities