2014-2015 Lady Statesmen Swimming and Diving Roster

Melia Tipper

  • Position Diving
  • Height 5-5
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Nanton, Alberta, Canada
  • Highschool St. Paul's Academy

Biography

PERSONAL BESTS

2014-15 (JUNIOR): Finished in the top-five on four different occasions ... Finished in sixth place in the 1-meter competiton at the DSU Christmas Invite ... Finished in 11th place in the 50-Freestyle at the DSU Christmas Invite ... Set four diving personal bests.

2013-2014 (SOPHOMORE): Set personal bests in 200-Freestyle (2:13.20), 1-Meter - six dive (122.25) and 1-Meter - 11-Dive (236.00).

2012-13 (FRESHMAN): Set personal bests in the 50-Freestyle (24.98) and 100-Butterfly (1:08.40) at the 2013 NSISC Championships ... Also set personal bests in the 100-Freestyle (58.18) and 100-Backstroke (1:11.61) at the 2012 DSU Christmas Invitational ...

HIGH SCHOOL: Swam for coach Kent Aitchison and the Lethbridge Orca Swim Club...Qualified for Provincial Championships every season...Holds club, regional, and all-star long course winter provincial records in the 50SCM/50LCM event.

PERSONAL: Melia Tipper ... Born October 9, 1993 ... Daughter of Sheri Clark and Ron McDonald...Has one brother, Chayce...Has two sisters, Solanah and Amirita, who is also a member of the swim team ... Major is commercial aviation.

Historical Player Information

  • 2012-2013Freshman

    Freestyle/Butterfly
    5'5"

  • 2013-2014Sophomore

    Freestyle/Butterfly
    5'5"

  • 2014-2015Junior

    Diving
    5'5"