Sarah Szafranski
Sarah Szafranski
Height: 5-5
Year: So.
Hometown: Houston, Texas
High School: Bellaire
Events: Fly
Major: Mathematics and Environmental Science

2021-22 (Sophomore)

Was the runner-up in the 100 Fly (1:01.88) at the Redlands vs. La Verne vs. Biola meet (Nov. 6) ... Took third in the 200 IM (2:21.77) at the Redlands vs. Pomona-Pitzer meet (Nov. 13) ... Finished third in the 200 Fly (2:16.81) at the Caltech vs. Occidental vs. Redlands meet (Jan. 22) ... Took third in the 200 Free (2:09.89) at the Redlands vs. Chapman (Jan. 29) ... Won 200 Fly (2:15.77) at the Redlands vs. CLU vs. Whittier (Feb. 5) ... Set three new personal bests at the SCIAC Championships (Feb. 16-19) in the 50 Free (26.17), 50 Fly (28.30), and the 200 Fly (2:12.32).

2020-21 (First-Year | COVID-19 season)

Finished second in the 100 Fly (1:02.18) at the CLU vs. UR (Mar. 13) ... Finished third in the 100 Fly (1:02.21) at the Redlands vs. Concordia (Mar. 26) ... Won the 200 Fly (2:13.99) at the Redlands vs. CLU vs. Chapman (Apr. 10). 

Lifetime Best Times (Through sophomore season)

  • 50 Free: 26.17 -- 2-17-2022
  • 50 Fly: 28.30 -- 2-18-2022
  • 100 Fly: 1:10.13 -- 7-26-2019
  • 200 Fly: 2:12.32 -- 2-19-2022

Quick Facts

  • Planned Major of Study: Mathematics and Environmental Science
  • Postgraduate plans: Grad school or math teacher.
  • Favorite Professional Athlete: Katie Ledecky
  • Favorite Inspirational Quote or Song: “Among a coward's weapons, cynicism is the nastiest of all” - Paul Farmer
  • Why did you choose to become a Bulldog student-athlete?: I loved the Bulldog community and team dynamic and knew that Redlands was a place I would be able to improve as a swimmer while still getting a high quality education.