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2026-27 Women's Swimming & Diving Roster

Bianca Rayward

  • Position Free/Fly
  • Height 5-9
  • Class Freshman
  • Highschool Benowa State H.S.
  • Hometown Gold Coast, Australia

Biography

BEFORE DENVER:
Won the 1500m freestyle, placed second in the 400m and 200m freestyle, and finished third in the 800m freestyle at the 2022 Australian Age Nationals…Placed fifth in the 200m freestyle and 7th in the 400m freestyle at the 2025 Australian Age Nationals…Member of the Queensland State School Swimming Team every year from 2018–2025…Holds five Queensland state records in medley and freestyle relays…Competes in sprint kayaking in addition to swimming, placing fifth in the K1 1000 at the 2025 Junior World Championships…Holds a junior world record in pool rescue, a discipline within surf lifesaving
 
PERSONAL:
Chose the University of Denver because of the coaches, and her ability to achieve under their leadership…Also loved the location in the city with outdoor spaces nearby…Wants to qualify for the NCAAs as she works to achieve her full potential…Enjoys reading true crimes and thrillers…Volunteer life guard at the beach.
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