Jena Marrinucci
Junior
Freestyle/Backstroke
Reading, Pa / Muhlenberg HS
At Delaware:
2009-10 Season: Posted the team's third best time in the 100 backstroke, winning the event at Widener in 1:00.34 • finished 13th in the CAA Pod meet in the 50 freestyle in 25.38 for her best showing in that event • had a season best time of 54.57 in the 100 freestyle at Howard, placing third in the event. 2008-09 Season: Had a strong showing at the CAA meet, posting season-best times in the 50- and 100-freestyle events • ranked fourth on the squad in the 100- with a time of 54.11 and fifth in the 50- with a 24.56 showing • also competed in the 100-backstroke at the championship competition.
High School: Four-year varisty letterwinner at Muhlenberg High School • led team to 44-8 record during her tenure • holds school record in 100-backstroke and 200-freestyle relay • NISCA All-American • perennial All-State and All-County selection in 50-freestyle, 100-backstroke, 100-freestyle, and relay events • guided the 200- and 400-freestyle relay teams to state titles during the 2006-07 campaign • placed all four years at state and district meets • eight-time competitor at YMCA Nationals • also earned three letters in soccer • class treasurer • president of Varsity Athletes Against Substance Abuse.
Personal: Jena Marie Marrinucci • daughter of John and Lori Marrinucci • has a twin brother Andrew who attends Villanova • father played soccer at Navy • world traveler who has been to Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and China among other places • exercise science major at Delaware.
