Brooke Punnewaert

Bio

Honors and Awards

• 2024-25 CSCAA Second-Team Scholar All-American.
• Member of Chi Alpha Sigma National Honor Society.
• 2023 Sunshine State Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll.
• 2023 D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award.

As a Junior

• Part of the Women’s SSC Championship Team.
• Scored sixth place with a PB in the 1000 Free (10:18.20), ninth place in the 400 IM (4:26.71), twelfth place with a PB in the 500 Free (5:02.86), and seventh place with a  PB in the 1650 Free (17.26.68) at SSC Championships.
• Scored third place in the 1000 Free (10:58.99) at the Lynn vs. Barry vs. Tampa meet.
• Scored third place in the 1000 Free (10:38.97) at the Keiser vs. Tampa meet.
• Scored third place in the 1000 Free (10:35.13) at the Indian River vs. Grand Valley vs. Tampa meet.
• Scored second place in the 1000 Free (10.35.74) at the Tampa vs. Florida Southern meet.

As a Sophomore

• Scored third place in the 100 Breast (1:06.24) at the Shark Invitational
• Won the 1000 Free (10:33.72) at the Rollins vs. Tampa meet
• Scored third place in the 1000 Free (10:51.05) and the 200 Breast (2:27.70) at the Florida Southern vs. Tampa meet
• Competed in the 1000 Free, 400 IM, 500 Free, and 200 Breast at SSC Championships

As a Freshman

• Was first in the 200 IM against Florida Southern (11/4) with a time of 2:10.92.
• Winner of the 200 Breast with a time of 2:26.71 vs. Lynn (11/12).
• Championed the 200 Breast against Saint Leo (11/19) in 2:22.59.
• Was first in the 400 IM with a time of 4:33.06 against Saint Leo (11/20).

High School

• Graduated from Nerinx Hall High School.
• Was team captain as a senior for the Markers.
• Swam for coach Jenoa Olsen.
• Won state championship as a sophomore in the 200 IM.
• Set school records in 200 IM, 500 Free, 100 Back and 100 Breast.
• Also swam for CSP Tideriders and coach Dave McCrary.
• Helped club to silver team finish.

Personal

• Member of First Honor Roll all throughout high school.
• Accumulated 30-plus hours helping kids with disabilities learn to swim and be comfortable in the water.
• Business information technology major.
• Daughter of Duane and Jennifer Punnewaert.
• Has a younger sister, Kate.
• Birthdate: 7/29/2004.