Siena University Athletics

GENERAL: Sixth of seven children in her family to swim competitively in college...Expected to be one of top sprint freestylers and finish high in the conference in both 50 and 100 free events...Looked upon to be major contributor in relay events. BEFORE SIENA: Competed for four years on the swim team at Albany High...Albany Times Union All-Star all four seasons...State qualifier all four years in the 50, 100 and 200 freestyle events and multiple relays...Team MVP last three seasons...Won Sportsmanship Award at the NYSPHSAA swim meet...Participated in the Walk for Breast Cancer...Active volunteer in the St. Catherine of Siena Church Youth Group. PERSONAL: Born November 19, 1989...The daughter of Paul and Barbara Gaffuri...One of seven children...Has an older brother, Paul, who swam at RPI and a younger brother, Matthew...Has four older sisters, Elizabeth and Catherine who both competed on the Colgate swim team, Barbara, who swims for Union College, and Alison, who swims for Sage...A Political Science major...Chose Siena for the atmosphere and academic reputation...Enjoys reading and hiking in her free time...Also recruited to swim for Marist, Fordham, SUNY-New Paltz and St. Rose. BROWN ON GAFFURI: 'Mary Ann is an outstanding sprinter who comes to Siena with an impressive resume. We will look to her to be one of the top sprinters in the MAAC and help us reach new heights beginning this season.'