HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Earned all-county honors in the 500-yard freestyle in 2011 ... selected as the swimming team's MVP in 2010.
PERSONAL: Amanda Montesino was born July 29, 1993 in Miami, Fla. ... daughter of Armando and Jossette Montesino ... has one brother, Armando ... has one sister, Marlene ... parents immigrated to the United States from Cuba in 1991 ... did not begin swimming until the age of 14 ... enjoys listening to music and reading ... loves the beach ... would like to become a lawyer ... lists Katy Perry as her favorite musical artist ... major is undeclared.
