Delta State University

2011-2012: Set lifetime best swims in six of eight events participated in this season...Swam three best times at the NSISC Championships, including a 24.41 in the 50-Freestyle, 29.01 in the 50-Breastsroke as part of a relay lead off, and a 1:04.83 in the 100-Breaststroke...Set a lifetime best in the 200-Breaststroke with a 2:25.61 at the DSU Christmas Invitational...Swam a best 1:02.52 in the 100-Butterfly at the Tunica Invitational...Swam a 54.06 in the 100-Freestyle at the spring dual meet with Henderson State.

PREP: Lettered in swimming at Irmo High School for Scott Stephens in Columbia, S.C....One of the prep swimmers in South Carolina over the last few seasons...Capable of competing in multiple events for the Lady Statesmen.

PERSONAL: Laura Nichols...Born March 30, 1992 in New Jersey...Daughter of Margaret and Buck Nichols...Has one brother, Andrew...Has two sisters, Courtney and Heidi...Twin sister Heidi is also a member of the Lady Statesmen Swimming and Diving team...Majoring in Marketing.