2014-15 Women's Swimming and Diving Roster
Biography
AS A SOPHOMORE:
- Names to College Swim Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-America and MAAC All-Academic team
- Finished first in 200 yard relay and 100-yard backstroke against Sacred Heart (12/8)
- Placed second in 400 medley relay at ECAC Championships (12/2) in 4:00.78
AS A FRESHMAN:
- Had several top five finishes throughout the year participating mostly in medley relays and individual backstroke events
- Part of the 200 medley relays that took first place in a meet against Sacred Heart and a tri-meet with Bryant and Niagara
- Second place finisher in the 100 backstroke against Sacred Heart...Member of the third place 200 medley relay squad that took third place in the MAAC Championship
BEFORE SIENA:
- Earned four varsity letters at Caldwell
- Won numerous events at Essex County meets from 2008 to 2011
- Won the Conference Championship in 2008 in the 400 freestyle relay
- Record holder for the Caldwell Chiefs in the 400 freestyle
- Two-time All-State finalist
PERSONAL:
- Daughter of Thomas and Eileen Canavan
- Has an older sister, Christine, and a younger brother, Andrew
- Father is a sports writer and mother is a registered nurse
- Chose Siena for the atmosphere and closeness of the team
- Also recruited by Binghamton, Fairfield, Iona, and Lafayette
KUETERMAN ON CANAVAN:
"She will be one of our top returnees in the backstroke events. She had a great year last year and I look for her to continue that into this year"
GETTING TO KNOW KATHERINE CANAVAN:
Twitter Handle: @KatCanavan
Major: Marketing
Minor: Broadcast and Society Pre-Law
What I like most about my sport: I always feel clean and my team
Another Siena sport I follow: Siena Basketball
If I could travel anywhere, I would go: Croatia
Most embarrassing moment: People walking in on me singing
If I could have any pet, I would have Snow Leopard
Dream Car: Audi Convertible
Vacation Spot: Jersey Shore
Pro Athlete:Reggie Bush, Nathan Andrian
Future Plans: Study abroad in Germany
Historical Player Information
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2011-12Freshman
Back/Free
5'3"
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2012-13Sophomore
Back/Free
5'3"
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2013-14Junior
Back/Free
5'3"
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2014-15Senior
Back/Free
5'3"
