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2012-13 Women's Swimming & Diving Roster

Monica Capozzo

  • Position Backstroke/Freestyle
  • Height 5-8
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Martinez, Calif.
  • High School Alhambra HS

Biography

At Nevada: 2012-13 (Sophomore) Competed in multiple events for Nevada in her second season in Reno ... Was a part of a number of strong relay teams ... A number of her relay swims came as a part of Nevada[apos]s 400-yard medley relay team. 2011-12 (Freshman) Competed seven times for the Pack in her first season ... Swam in butterfly and backstroke events as well as some freestyle events ... Was seventh in the 200-yard backstroke against Fresno State with a time of 2:23.71 ... 11th in the 200-yard freestyle against Pacific with a time of 2:37.67.

Prior to Nevada: A graduate of Alhambra High School in Martinez, Calif. ... Earned four varsity letters in swimming while also swimming for the Concord Terrapins in the club ranks ... North Coast Section and Diablo Foothill Athletic League each of her four high school seasons ... Personal bests of 1:00.05 in the 100 butterfly and 1:02 in the 100 backstroke.

Personal: Daughter of Karen and Ed Capozzo ... Majoring in business at Nevada ... Chose Nevada over Pepperdine and UC San Diego for the coaching staff and Reno-Tahoe area ... Lists her sister Samantha, who swam at UC Davis, as sports hero.

Historical Player Information

  • 2011-12Freshman

    Backstroke/Freestyle
    5'8"
  • 2012-13Sophomore

    Backstroke/Freestyle
    5'8"