2016-17 Women's Swimming and Diving Roster
Biography
AS A SENIOR:
- Placed 5th in 500yd freestyle vs. Vermont 10/29 (6:07.03)
- Member of the 200yd freestyle relay team that placed 3rd vs. Vermont 10/29 (1:53.15)
- Member of 200yd medley relay team that placed 4th vs. Merrimack 11/12 in the 200yd medley relay (2:02.08)
AS A JUNIOR:
- Placed 6th in 200yd free vs Holy Cross 10/21 (2:14.03)
- Finished 5th in 100yd free vs Holy Cross 10/21 (1:01.47)
- Recorded a 6th place finish in 50yd free vs LIU Brooklyn (27.55)
AS A SOPHOMORE:
- Placed 3rd in 200yd free relay vs. Saint Francis 1/24 (1:50.47)
AS A FRESHMAN:
- Member of team that finished second in 200 free relay vs. UVM 11/2 (1:50.31)
BEFORE SIENA:
- Was four year member and captain of the swim team at Our Lady of Lourdes
- Qualified for two events in the 2012 Junior Olympics including the 50 and 100-yard freestyle
- Member of the Dolphins Swim Club of the Hudson Valley
PERSONAL:
- Daughter of Timothy and Lisa O'Rourke
- Has two older brothers, Timothy (Quinnipiac) and Matthew (New Haven)
- Majoring in Marketing with the career objective to be an event planner
- Chose to attend Siena because of the great educational opportunities and the exceptional athletic program
KUETERMAN ON O'ROURKE:
"Katie will definitely help our mid distance freestyle events. She's always willing to put in the extra work and she will do whatever is asked of her, I look forward to her growth the next four years."
GETTING TO KNOW KATIE O'ROURKE:
Major: Accounting/Marketing
Twitter Handle: @katieeorourkee
If I was stuck on a deserted island, the one thing I would bring: gum
My hobbies are: running, reading on the beach
If I could meet anyone, it would be: Julie Andrews
My dream job: Professional Event Planner in NYC
Reality TV show: Dancing with the Stars
Class at Siena College: Women Studies with Dr. Haas
Movie: Never Back Down
Actor/Actress: Ryan Reynolds/ Blake Lively
Historical Player Information
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2013-14Freshman
Free
5'7"
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2014-15Sophomore
Fly/Free
5'7"
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2015-16Junior
Fly/Free
5'7"
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