Alexandra Clarke
Sunnyslope High School
Impact Statement
“It is rare for one to be able to say they have worked at something for their entire life. I can honestly say that swimming has been a constant in mine for as long as I can remember.”
Biography
Clarke overcame three knee surgeries since the seventh grade and a season-long recovery from a sprained ankle to win her second consecutive Class 4A state titles in the 200 freestyle (1:52.02) and the 500 freestyle (5:01.58).
Clarke’s performance helped Sunnyslope win its first state team title. She continued to enhance her reputation as one of the nation’s top distance swimmers with victories in the 500, 1000 and 1650 freestyle at the Short Course Junior Nationals in March. Also an outstanding student, Clarke was honored this spring as a National Merit Scholar.
While at Harvard she qualified for the NCAA Championship all four years. Her senior year she earned All-American status with 16th-place time of 16:10.25. As a senior she was honored with the Radcliffe Prize, which is given to the most outstanding senior female athlete.
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