Haley Spencer looks to earn her fourth-straight All-America honor in the 200 breast tonight.
2012-13 • Sophomore Season: Named Big Ten Swimmer of the Week (10/16) • finished first in the 100 back and second in the 200 back at Kansas (10/20) •won the 100 back and 200 back against Iowa State (10/12) •notched first-place finishes in the 200 free and as a member of the 400 free relay team, and also placed second in the 100 free, at Michigan (10/5).
2011-12 • Freshman Season: Made her debut as a freshman at the NCAA Championships • member of the fifth place 800 free relay and 10th place 400 free relay • earned a new top time while finishing 22nd in the 200 free (1:45.81) • performed strong at the Big Ten Championships • earned third place in the 200 free (1:46.07) • placed 11th in the 200 IM (2:00.26) and 12th in the 100 freewith a time of 49.77 (49.67 in prelims), both career bests • also member of the runner-up 800 free relay and third place 400 free relay at the Championships • earned a top time in the 500 free (4:56.00) at the Minnesota Challenge for second place • won the 200 free and took third in the 100 free at the Quad Duals • swam the 100 (56.75) and 200 back (2:01.49) against Missouri, earning new top times and placing third in both • won the 100 free, 200 free and 200 free relay vs Hawaii • CSCAA Scholar All-American • letterwinner.
High School: A 2011 graduate of Miles Macdonnell Collegiate • competed with Manta Swim Club, coached by Tom Hainey • won the 100 back at the 2010 Western Canadian Games • also finaled/medaled at the 2007 Western Canadian Games, 2009 Canada Games, and 2011 North American Challenge Cup • overall, a 15-time medalist at the North American Challenge Cup • medalist at 2011 Canadian Age Group Championships• member of Canadian prospects team at age 14 • earned a full IB diploma, including the highest possible mark in two subjects • recipient of River East Transcona Teacher's Association Award and Live Red Youth Award.
Personal: Born July 6, 1993 • majoring in classical civilization • daughter of Janice Winiarz and David Plant • has a sister, Jocelyn • memorable sports thrills include medal-winning races, including her gold at the Western Canadian Games • enjoys curling, dancing, hanging out with friends, and music.
Plant's Top Times:
Year EventScore 2012 100 free 49.67 2012 200 free 1:45.81 2012 500 free 4:56.00 2012 100 back 56.68 2012 200 back 2:01.49 2012 200 IM 2:00.26
