2010-11 (SOPHOMORE) - Earned All-America honors after a second-place finish in the 200 backstroke at the NCAA Championships ... her time of 1:51.54 at NCAAs was a new personal, school and Big 12 Conference record in the event ... claimed the Big 12 title in the 200 back with a then-record time of 1:53.02 ... swam a personal best 1:01.14 in the 100 back at the Grand Prix as she took top honors in the event ... won all nine 200 back races she swam in on the year ... finished first in the 100 back in all but one race during the season ... selected as the Big 12 Swimmer of the Week on Dec. 17 ... set a new Mizzou Invite record in the 100 back with a 53.36 ... named to the Captial One Academic All-District 7 first team.
2009-10 (FRESHMAN) - Quickly emerged as a top competitor, and qualified for the National Championship in the 100 and 200 back events... set a new school record in the 200 back (1:55.16)... also set a new season best time and third best school time in the 200 IM (2:02.91)... won both the 100 back (55.72) and 200 back (1:59.10) against Iowa State... Also competed against stiff competition in the Missouri Grand Prix and earned a silver medal in the 200 back (2:15.55)... Will also travel this summer with the Pan Pacific team...
PERSONAL- Dominique Bouchard is the daughter of Yvan and Marise Bouchard ... majoring in biology ... aspires to go to medical school... favorite memory of college swimming is making the 2010 Pan Pacific team for Canada.
HIGH SCHOOL- 2008 finalist at Canadian Olympic trials ... 2009 competed for Canada's Senior National team ... currently ranked second in Canada for 200 back (SCM) and third in 200 back (LCM) silver medalist at the Tri-Nations in the 200 back (LCM) ... bronze medalist at the British Grand Prix in the 200 back (SCM) ... competed for team Ontario ... 2007 competed in the Paul Bergan International, awarded the Bronze medal in the 200 back (SCM) ... 2008 Charlotte Grand Prix finalist ... swam for Cliff Noth of the North Bay Titans ... 2009 recipient of the Science Award ... 2008 silver medalist, second highest grade average.
FAST FACTS:
Why did you choose Missouri?
The team atmosphere, the facilities and the beautiful campus.
How has the program at Mizzou made you a better swimmer?
I am pushed to be the best I can be in the pool, in the weight room, and in the gym. I have a great coaching staff and amazing teammates that support me in everything I want to achieve in this sport.
What is your best memory with the team?
The Devil's Ice Box hike/scavenger hunt.
Favorite food:Anything mom cooks What's on your iPod:Anything that makes me "bust a move" Favorite sports star:Sidney Crosby Favorite movie:Legally Blonde Quote to live by: Don't let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game!
