Delta State University

2008-2009: Competed in three events at the NCAA Division II Championships, placing 11th in the 800-freestyle...Placed in the top five in five events at the NSISC Championships, including a second-place finish in the 50-freestyle and a third-place finish in the 400-medley relay...Finished first place in five events during the season, including two wins apiece in the 50-freestyle (Ouachita Baptist and Tunica) and the 200-freestyle relay events (Ouachita Baptist and LSU).

NATIONAL TEAM: Member of the Ecuador National Team where she holds the national record in the 50-Breaststroke (34.10)...South American Champion in 50-meter Freestyle...Finished in third place in the Latin American Championships in the 50-meter Freestyle.

PREP: Attended the German School where she was a swimmer and a gymnast.

PERSONAL: Sam Fajardo...Born March 30, 1990...Daughter of Susan and Jorge Fajardo of Guayaquil, Ecuador...Has one sister, Suzanne, and one brother, Hans-Peter...Majoring in Nutrition.