Marta
Nogueroles
Laura Peterson
Sophomore Barcelona, Spain Dist. Free/Fly/IM
Junior Little Rock, Ark. Free/Fly
~2009-10 all-MVC Honorable Mention ~MVC Swimmer of the Week (10/28/09)
~2009-10 MVC Scholar Athlete
At Missouri State: Nogueroles had an impressive freshman
paign as a freestyle/butterfly specialist.
campaign, serving as a top distance swimmer as well as a standout in the individual medley and butterfly events.
2009-10: Nogueroles swam in an astounding eight different
events for the Bears as a freshman. During the season, Nogueroles turned in times of 5:01.95 in the 500-yard freestyle (fifth all-time), 10:16.77 in the 1,000-yard freestyle (second all-time) and 2:05.67 in the 200-yard butterfly (fourth all-time), each time cracking the Missouri State all-time top five for their respective events.
Background: Nogueroles was the sole international signee for
the Bears’ women for the 2009-10 season. A very talented swimmer, she has competed several times in the Spanish National Championships. Nogueroles has represented Spain at meets in Greece, Italy and Germany and will swim butterfly and middistance freestyle events at MSU.
Personal: Marta Nogueroles is the daughter of Antonio Nogueroles and Nacarmen Blanco Garcia. She has one sister, Cristina.
Career Bests: Event 100 Free 200 Free 500 Free 1000 Free 1650 Free 100 Fly 200 Fly 200 IM 400 IM
Time 55.40 1:55.98 5:01.95 10:16.77 17:33.52 59.12 2:05.67 2:12.49 4:34.27
Date 1/23/10 1/16/10 11/20/09 10/31/09 2/12/10 10/10/09 2/12/10 10/10/09 2/13/10
Opponent/Meet LU/SLU/Ill. Tech SIU/TSU Purdue Invitational Drury MVC Championship Mizzou Showdown MVC Championship Mizzou Showdown MVC Championship
At Missouri State: Peterson will come back for her junior cam2009-10: Peterson swam sprint freestyle, distance freestyle
and butterfly events for the Bears as a sophomore. Her times of 1:55.76 in the 200-yard freestyle (fourth), 18:38.31 in the 1,650yard freestyle (fifth) and 2:10.86 for the 200-yard butterfly (fifth) all rank in the seasons top five times.
2008-09: Swam in multiple events for Missouri State setting a
personal best and the fourth best time on team in the 200-meter freestyle at the Missouri Valley Championships with a time of 1:55.57.
Background: Peterson became a Bear after swimming four
years for Mount St. Mary’s Academy in Little Rock, Ark. Peterson was a four-time all-state and all-region selection. Her senior year, she was named women’s swimmer of the year by her teammates, leading her high school to a state championship. Peterson was also a member of the scholar-athlete squad as a senior.
Personal: Full name is Laura Renee Peterson. Born November 7, 1989, in Tulsa, Okla. Daughter of Greg and Leta Peterson. Laura’s father, Greg, swam for Millikin University.
Career Bests: Event 100 Free 200 Free 500 Free 1650 Free 200 Fly
Missouri State Swimming and Diving 2010 Guide
Time Date 54.30 2/14/09 1:55.04 2/14/09 5:13.32 2/14/09 17:49.52 2/14/09 2:17.94 10/04/08
Opponent/Meet MVC Championship MVC Championship MVC Championship MVC Championship TCU
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