2015-16: Pushis competed primarily in the backstroke events... posted season best times in the 100 back (57.25) as well as the 50 (24.77) and 100 free (53.70) at the Ohio State Winter Invite... season best in the 200 back (2:03.70) was at the Purdue Invitational and ranked as the fifth fastest on the team in 2015-16... finished sixth in both the 100 and 200 back as Purdue's top performer in both events at Ohio State... also swam the leadoff leg on the victorious 200 free relay team and qualified for the A final of the 100 free and the B final of the 50 free at OSU... won her heats of the 50 free and 200 back at the Purdue Invite, qualifying for the C final of the 200 back.
2014-15: Pushis competed primarily in the backstroke events... posted season-best times in the 100 (57.06) and 200 back (2:03.67) as well as the 100 free (55.19) at the Ohio State Winter Invite... finished third at the OSU Winter Invite with a time that ranked fourth fastest on the team in 2014-15... also swam the leadoff leg on the victorious 200 medley relay at Ohio State in February... qualified for the C finals of the 100 and 200 back along with posting her season-best time in the 50 free (25.01) at the Ohio State Invitational.
Before Purdue: Moved to Carroll High in time for her junior year and set new school records in the 100 back, 200 medley relay and 400 free relay... two-time state qualifier, including a two-time state finalist in the 100 back and 400 free relay... won the conference title in the 100 back as a senior... attitude award winner as a junior... won a gold key award for excellence in writing... National Honor Society.
Personal: Full name is Sarah Margaret Pushis... born in Fort Wayne, Ind.... parents are Glenn and Kathey Pushis, both Purdue alumni... family also includes younger sister Ashley... majoring in industrial engineering. High School Coach: John Gibson
Best Events (Top Times): 100 Back (57.84) & 200 Back (2:05.68)
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Indianapolis Colts
Favorite Athlete: Ashley Pushis
Favorite Aquatic Center (Other Than Purdue): IUPUI
Diver She'd Like to Compete Against: Steele Johnson
Favorite Marquee Event: Olympics
Would Like to Have Dinner With: Abraham Lincoln
In Her MP3 Player: Beyoncé
Last Concert She Attended: Parachute
Favorite Social Media Platform: Instagram
Favorite Author: J.K. Rowling
Last Book She Read: Splintered
Favorite Actor & Actress: Robert Downy Jr. & Jennifer Lawrence
Favorite Movie to Watch on Team Bus: She's the Man
Favorite TV Show: Grey's Anatomy
Favorite Month: September
Favorite Holiday: Fourth of July
Favorite Cuisine: Mexican
Favorite Dessert: Rainbow Sherbet
Favorite Purdue Building: Grissom Hall
Favorite Big City: New York
Unique Travel Locale: New York City
Country She'd Like to Visit: Italy
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Water Skiing
Another Sport She Enjoys Playing: Ultimate Frisbee
Favorite Things About the Boilermaker Aquatic Center: Hot Tub & Chocolate Milk
Most Memorable Meet at Purdue: 2015 Dual vs. Indiana
Enjoyed this Professor's Class: Patrick Brunese, Industrial Engineering
Furry Friends: Diamond & Luna, Labradors