Delta State University

2011-2012: Named to All-NSISC team...Set six lifetime best swims...Set three lifetime best times at the Delta State Christmas Meet in the 100-Freestyle with a 58.26 in a relay lead off, in the 200-Breaststroke with a 2:21.40, and in the 200-Individual Medley with a 2:08.93...Set two lifetime bests at the NSISC Championships in the 50-Breastsroke with a 29.84 to lead off on a relay and in the 400-Individual Medley with a 4:36.35...Also set lifetime best mark in the 200-Backstroke in the Henderson State dual meet...Swam season best times in the 50-Freestyle and 200-Freestyle to lead off relays at the Tunica Invitational.

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...Two-time South Carolina State Champion in the 200 Breaststroke in 2009 and 2010.

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