Stephanie Knobel '25 Recruiting Profile

I was born and raised in Cyprus, a small island in the Mediterranean sea.  I have dual citizenship, American and Cypriot as my father is American and my mother is Cypriot.  I attend the Grammar school of Nicosia, a private English speaking school which prepares students for the British exams for University entry (IGCSE and IAL exams).  I will be graduating in June 2025 and I am planning to begin my University studies in USA in the Fall of 2025.

I have been swimming since the age of 6 years old at the Nicosia Nautical Club and have been swimming competitively since the age of 8.

My recent rankings in Pancyprian (National) swimming competitions:

2024 - 2nd place at Youth category at 200m LCM backstroke @ 2:41.71 (personal best)

2024 - 4th place at Youth category at 50m LCM backstroke @ 34.01 (personal best)

Personal Best @ 100m LCM backstroke was at a Pancyprian swimming meet on 14.4.2024 @ 1:14.46 

Swimming has been a big part of my life, and I would like to keep it in my life during my University studies!  Swimming has shaped me to the person I am today.  It has not only made me a better athlete, but also helped me be a more resilient, focused, and balanced individual.