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University of California, Santa Barbara

2026-27 Women's Swimming Roster

Elaine Birkhold

  • Year Freshman
  • Hometown San Francisco, Calif.
  • High School St. Ignatius College Preparatory
  • Position Freestyle/IM

Biography

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended St. Ignatius College Prep comepting in swim, ice skating and soccer ... Earned All-American status in the 200 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay and 400 freestyle relay ... Holds the St. Ignatius records in the 200 IM and 500 freestyle.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Zhen (Jenny) Birkhold and Chris Birkhold ... Has one sibling, Alexander ... Plans to major in psychological and brain sciences ... Wants to pursue a career as neurosurgeon or race car driver os swim professionally.