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2025-26 Women's Swimming and Diving Roster

Clara Samko

  • Height 5-5
  • Class Freshman
  • Highschool Rondout Valley
  • Hometown Stone Ridge, NY

Biography

BEFORE SIENA:
  • Six-time school record holder (50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 500 free, 100 fly, 200 IM)
  • Three-time New York State Championships qualifier
  • Y-Nationals qualifier 
  • Futures qualifier 
  • Section 9 champion in the 50, 100, and 200 free 
  • Section 9 Outstanding Swimmer Award (2024)
  • MVP and Rookie of the Year in the pool
  • Also ran track, helping break two school records in the outdoor 4x200 and 4x400 en route to being twice crowned the Section 9 champion in the 800m, and once the 4x400
  • Earned three letters in swimming, track, and cross country, and earned the Best Teammate Award two times in track
  • Recognized as a New York State Public High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete, as well as a Mid-Hudson League Scholar Athlete in 2025
PERSONAL:
  • Born May 5
  • Daughter of Pavol and Ivana Samko
  • Has one brother - Jack
  • Undecided major - leaning towards psychology or education
  • Chose Siena for the supportive team and coach atmosphere, and strong sense of community