Emerald Kwang

Photo by: UCSC Sports Information

The fastest Slugs in the pool- record setting relay

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Temple City, CA
High School:
Temple City HS
Position:
Free
Major:
Environmental Studies

UC Santa Cruz Success:

2023-24:
- At 2024 PCSC Championships, placed 27th in 50 free in 24.90 and 23rd in 200 free in 1:59.34. At 2023 PCSC Championships swam anchor on 200 free relay that placed 3rd with school record 1:36.54. Swam anchor on 400 free relay that placed fifth.
2021-22:
- At 2021 Bay Area Invitational, placed third in both 50 free (25.11) and 100 free (54.93).

HIGH SCHOOL: 4-time CIF Division 2 Qualifier at Temple City HS. Broke 400 Free Relay High School Record that had stood since 1983. Swam for Rosemead Rapids.

PERSONAL: Parents are Edgar and Julie Kwang, who she calls the most influential people in her life because "they taught me the value of hard work." One sister; Elaine.

Picked UCSC for the great education, swim team and vibes. Hobbies include playing piano/guitar.