University of Miami Athletics

Jemma Burns

position

Freestyle

Class

Sophomore

Hometown

Austin, Texas

High School

Westlake High School

Jemma Burns - Swimming & Diving - University of Miami Athletics

True Freshman (2023-24): Made collegiate debut in dual meet vs. FIU (Sept. 27)…Finished third in 200-yard freestyle (1:53.96) in dual meet win over FAU (Nov. 3)…Posted fifth-place finish in 200-yard freestyle (1:51.73) in tri-meet with FGCU and Colorado State (Jan 8)…Took sixth in 500-yard freestyle (5:01.88) in same tri-meet…Touched wall in 4:59.47 in 500-yard freestyle in tri-meet with Rice and Houston (Jan 26)…Competed in multiple freestyle events at ACC Championships in Greensboro, N.C.

High School/Prep: Earned a spot on All-State Swimming and Diving First Team for her performance in 200 Freestyle during final year at Westlake…Placed seventh in event with time of 1:50.66 at the UIL Texas State Swimming and Diving Championships…Also finished seventh in 100-yard freestyle (51.42) at same event…Won both 100-yard freestyle and 200-yard  freestyle at district meet to earn regional berth in both events…Named to All-State Second Team in 2021 during sophomore season in both 100-meter freestyle and 100-meter backstroke.