MARY ELLEN BLANCHARD WARTA

- Set U.S. record in two events, 100 and 200 yard breaststroke in 1989
- U.S. record in 200 breaststroke record stood for seven years; 100 breaststroke record for six years
- Fourth in 200 breaststroke at 1988 Olympic Trials at age 14
- Fifth in 200 individual medley at 1992 Olympic Trials
- Member of four NCAA title teams at Stanford
- Nine-time All-American in three college seasons
- Swam for U.S. in Pan-Pacific Games, World Championships and Goodwill Games
- Profiled in Sports Illustrated, April 1990, August 1990
- Multiple covers Swimming World Magazine
- Won 10 national titles between 1989-1992