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Cal Poly Pomona Athletics

2014 Women's Track and Field Roster

Samantha Swanson

  • Height 5-6
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Henderson, NV
  • High School Coronado High School
  • Previous School Southern Utah University

Biography

As a Junior in 2013: With a 152-5 mark in the discus throw at Azusa Pacific, she advanced to compete at the NCAA Division II National Championships... She also earned California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Athlete of the Week honors early in the season with a 164-0 mark in the hammer throw as that put her second all-time on the Bronco leaderboard... She earned first place in the hammer event at the CCAA Championships on May 3 to receive All-CCAA honors.

At Southern Utah University: 2010 Silver medalist at the California Relay’s, Distinguished Scolar on the Summit League’s Academic All-League Team. Graduated Magna Cum Lade with a Bachelor’s in Economics.

High School: A 2008 graduate of Coronado High School…Received Athlete of the Month in 2008…Earned the prestigious Most Valuable Player in 2007 and 2008…Holds the school record in Discus and Shot Put.

Personal: Daughter of Steve and Nancy Swanson…Has a younger sister named Carolyn…Graduate Studies Economics….Favorite Pro Athletes are Al Oerter, John Powell, Brian Oldfield…Favorite sports team is the USC Trojans Football Team…Aspires to be a Financial Analyst.

Historical Player Information

  • 2013Junior

    5'6"
  • 2014Senior

    5'6"