Delta State University

2014 Honorable Mention All-American (200-Freestyle, 500-Freestyle, 800-Freestyle Relay)
2014 All-New South Intercollegiate Swim Conference (1,000-Freestyle, 500-Freestyle, 200-Freestyle)
2014 New South Intercollegiate Swim Conference All-Academic Team
2014 College Swimming Coaches Association of America Honorable Mention Scholar All-America Team

PERSONAL BESTS

2013-2014 (Junior): Set five personal bests... 200-Freestyle (1:38.26 - SCHOOL RECORD), 500-Freestyle (4:55.49), 1,000-Freestyle (10.17.89), 100-Breaststroke (1:07.20), 200-Breaststroke (2:21.55)... Set school relay record in 800-Freestyle Relay (7:30.73).

2012-2013 (Sophomore): Sits atop the DSU school record book in 200 Freestyle (1:50.95), 500 Freestyle (4:56.55), and 1000 Freestyle (10:19.13)... Also is a member of school record 400 Freestyle Relay (3:31.58)

2011-2012 (Freshman): Qualified for National Championships in the 200-Freestyle and 500-Freestyle...Named to the All-NSISC team...Swam a lifetime best 1:51.99 in the 200-Freestyle at the DSU Christmas meet to earn a qualifying time...Swam a 4:58.73 in the 500-Freestyle at the DSU Christmas meet to earn a qualifying time. Swam to a 13th place finish overall at the National Championships in the 500-Freestyle, finishing with a lifetime best time of 4:58.61. Also set a lifetime best time in the 100-Freestyle at the DSU Christmas Invitational with a 53.18. Set two best times at the UALR Christmas Invitational with a 1:09.45 in the 100-Breaststroke and a 2:15.18 in the 200-Individual Medley. Led off a relay with a best time in the 50-Freestyle with a 24.58.

Prep: Swam for coach Brand at Holy Rosary High School...Swim team captain...Received the Duleavy Trophy for Sportsmanship and Loyalty...Starting swimming at a provincial competitive level at age 8...Also participated in Athletics and Hockey.

Personal: Danielle Meerholz...Born April 23, 1992 in Johannesburg, South Africa...Daughter of Gabby and Gerald Meerholz...Has three brothers, Shaun, Craig, and Kyle...Majoring in Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing.