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KATIE THEISSEN : 2005 LaRosa's MVP of the Week Winner

LaRosa’s MVP of the Week Winner

  • Name: Katie Theissen
  • School: Notre Dame Academy
  • Sport(s): Swimming
  • Graduating Year: 2005
  • Greatest Achievement: Winning Ky. state championship in 50 freestyle; going to Senior Nationals on relay
  • Birth Date: 5-12-87
  • Height-Weight: 5’6”-139 lbs.
  • Residence: Edgewood , Ky.
  • Parents: Dan & Annette
  • Biggest Influence: “My parents”
  • Future Goal: “Be an asset to U. Illinois swim team.”
  • MVP Accomplishments: This eight-time All-American (4 individual, 4 relays) is the defending Kentucky state champion in the 50 freestyle event, which she won as a junior in the time of 24.11. Katie last year also took runner-up medals at state in the 100 freestyle and 200 medley relay events. The state title was her second one -- she also helped win the 400 freestyle relay Kentucky state title as a sophomore. She has been named 1st team all-state twice, 1st team all-region three times and was last year’s coaches’ association pick as Northern Kentucky Swimmer of the Year. During her varsity career, NDA has captured one team state championship and two state runner-up finishes. Katie holds 4 school records and 2 regional records. Her summer club team is the Northern Kentucky Clippers. Active in community service, Katie will swim next year at the University of Illinois. Her favorite athlete is Edwin Moses.
  • Coach’s Quote: “Katie is the most dedicated and motivated swimmer I have had the pleasure of coaching. I am confident her talents will take her far in life.” -- Heather Stolz, Swimming Coach