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University of North Florida Athletics

2021-22 Women's Swimming Roster

Todd Drexler
Todd Drexler
Todd Drexler
Todd Drexler
Todd Drexler

Makenzie Blaakman

  • Class Senior
  • Height 5-9
  • Hometown Spartanburg, S.C.
  • Highschool Dorman HS
  • Events Freestyle/Individual Medley/Butterfly
  • Major Business Marketing

Biography

TOP TIMES
50 Free:
25.51 (Nov. 18, 2021 - Eagle Invitational)
100 Free: 53.03 (Feb. 19, 2020 - CCSA Swimming Championship) 
200 Free: 1:59.03 (Oct. 6, 2018 - FGCU/FIU)
500 Free: 5:19.51 (Sep. 29, 2018 - FAU/GWU)
50 Back: 29:83 (Oct. 19, 2019 - Georgia Southern) 
100 Back: 1:02.73 (Oct. 19, 2019 - Georgia Southern)
100 Butterfly: 1:00.61 (Jan. 19, 2019 - Campbell)
200 Butterfly: 2:18.98 (Nov. 3, 2018 - FSU Directional)
100 IM: 1:00.66 (Feb. 19, 2020 - CCSA Swimming Championship) 
200 IM: 2:06.82 (Feb. 19, 2020 - CCSA Swimming Championship) 
400 IM: 4:27.75 (Feb. 19, 2020 - CCSA Swimming Championship)


2020-2021 (Junior)
  • Placed second in the 200 IM at FGCU, finishing in a time of 2:11.13.
  • Received second place in the 400 IM, clocking in a time of 4:38.42.

2019-2020 (Sophomore)
  • Set career best times in all three IM events at the CCSA Championships including shaving almost 20 seconds off her 400 IM time
  • Notched a best time in the 200 IM at the TYR ’85 Invite, clocking in a time of 2:07.54.
  • Won the “B” Final in the 400 IM at the CCSA Swimming & Diving Championship, finishing in a time of 4:27.75.
  • Posted her season-best time of 53.03 at the conference meet
  • Had a career-fastest 1:591.03 against FGCU & Campbell

2018-19 (Freshman)
  • Competed in her first collegiate event at the 2018 Open Water Championships in Lawrence, Kan., Sept. 22.
  • Punched a second place time in the 400 IM against UNC Asheville October 20.
  • Swam a 56.17 in the 400 free relay to help the Ospreys take first in the event against Campbell January 19.

Prior to UNF
  • Earned five varsity letters at Dorman HS.
  • Earned a state title in 2017.
  • An all-state selection (2016-18) and an all-region selection from 2013-18.
  • A National Honor Society member (2015-18) and Beta Club (2014-18).
  • A Cavaleader from 2014-18.

Personal
  • Daughter of Lauren Valuckas and Hans Blaakman.
  • Has one sister, Lindsley.
  • Born Nov. 3
  • Majoring in business marketing.

Historical Player Information

  • 2018-19Freshman

    Freestyle/Individual Medley/Butterfly
    5'9"
  • 2019-20Sophomore

    Freestyle/Individual Medley/Butterfly
    5'9"
  • 2020-21Junior

    Freestyle/Individual Medley/Butterfly
    5'9"
  • 2021-22Senior

    Freestyle/Individual Medley/Butterfly
    5'9"