Placed 7th in the 1650-meter freestyle versus Drexel in 1999...Also competes on the rowing team at URI.

Freeport High School

A four-year captain of the swimming team under Coach Beth Colith...State class B champ in the 500-meter freestyle in 1996 and 1999...A Junior National qualifier in the 1650-meter freestyle in 1999...Named the Southwestern Maine swimmer of the meet in 1998 and 1999...Also played halfback on the school's soccer team.

Personal

Born Megan Barbara Leonard 4/9/81 to John Sr. and Rebecca Leonard...A fine arts major at URI with hopes of designing her own advertisements...Is the older sister of teammate Kari Leonard...Has visited France and Canada...Has met Jenny Thompson, Ian Crocker, and Josh Davis...Hobbies include art, reading, camping, and hiking.