Pepperdine University Athletics

PEPPERDINE 2024-25: Competed in 13 meets as a freshman … In program history, swam the fourth fastest time in the 200 breast (2:20.73) and the 10th fastest time in the 200 IM (2:07.82) … Made the All-MPSF second team in the 200 breast and 400 IM.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Hebron High School, located in Carrollton, Texas, in 2024 … Competed for four years on the varsity team … Lettered all four years of high school … A two-time state qualifier … A regional champion in the 100 breast as a senior (1:04.94) … All-State honorable mention her senior year … Holds two records at her high school … Also lettered in water polo.
 
CLUB: Swam for Lakeside Aquatic Club … Competed for her club’s senior group for one year and the national group for two years … Club team was ranked ninth in the country.
 
PERSONAL: Majoring in advertising ... Born in Hackensack, N.J. ... Daughter of Jenifer Kwon and Kevin Cho ... Has two siblings, Kyle and Paulie ... Can hold a handstand for two minutes … Loves swimming because of the friendships and bonds it’s created for her … Chose to attend Pepperdine because “of the opportunities it provides from both the academic and athletic side.”
 
FAVORITES: Enjoys reading, baking, pilates and walking … Favorites include Luka Doncic (pro athlete), Dallas Mavericks (pro team), Malibu Risking (book), Aquamarine (movie), Modern Family (TV show), Taylor Swift (musical artist), quesadillas (food) and basketball (sport besides swimming).