Minnesota claimed three titles Friday night at the University Aquatic Center.
2012-13• Sophomore Season: Finished fourth in the 100 fly and seventh in the 200 fly at Kansas (10/20)•swam in the fifth place 200 medley relay against Iowa State (10/12).
2011-12 • Freshman Season: Had a strong performance at the Minnesota Challenge • member of the first place 400 medley relay and third place 200 medley relay • placed third in the 200 fly (2:07.58) and sixth in the 100 fly (57.48) • also finished 72nd in the 50 free (26.67) at the Challenge • earned 7th place in the 100 back (1:00.69) at the Hawaii Dual • placed fourth in the 200 fly and a member of the fifth place 200 medley relay vs Iowa State.
High School: A 2011 graduate of Lawrence Free State High School • coached by Annette McDonald • competed with the Lawrence Aquahawks • three-time state champion in the 200 medley relay, and two-time 400 free relay champion • her relay team set state records in both those relays her sophomore year • her team won the state title sophomore year • part of two team conference championships • NISCA All-American (2008-10) • set four school records • member of the Puerto Rican national team• National Honor Society member • top 10-percent graduate.
Personal: Born November 20, 1992 • undecided on a major • daughter of Tony and Dorie Portela • has two siblings: Anthony and Jordan • Anthony swam for the Gophers (2006-09) • both parents swam in college • being part of Team Puerto Rico is her greatest sports thrill • enjoys photography and volunteers at the hospital.
Portela's Top Times:
Year Event Score 2012 50 free 26.67 2012 100 fly 57.48 2012 200 fly 2:07.58 2012 100 back 1:00.69
