New Mexico State University Athletics

2019-2020 (Junior): Competed in freestyle and breaststroke events for the Aggies.
 
2018-19 (Sophomore): Competed in sprint events for NM State…recorded personal-best 23.95 in the 50 Free at WAC Championships (2/22)…recorded a personal-best time of 1:06.66 in the 100 Breast at WAC Championships (3/1).

2017-18 (Freshman): Opened up the season for the Aggies swimming personal best times in all of her main events… Finished 19th overall in the 50 free with a time of 23.95 at the WAC Championship… Also finished 20th in the 100 breast and 35th in the 100 free.

Prior to NM State: Bender was a member of the Westside Silver Fins club team for 11 years competing in Far Westerns, Sectionals, Zones and YMCA Nationals… Was a varsity swimmer for 4 years and holds the record for the 100 breaststroke at Verrado High School… Participated in the 200 freestyle and medley relays, placing second and third, while receiving third and fifth place finishes at the Arizona State High School State Championship in the 200 IM and 100 breaststroke.  

Personal Best Times: 
100 Free (53.79)
100 Breast (1:06.88)
200 IM (2:13.57)
200 Free (2:02.53)
50 Free (23.95)