2025-26 Women's Swimming & Diving Roster
Dakota Howard
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 6-1
- Hometown:
- Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada
- Position:
- Free, Back
- Prev School:
- Spruce Grove Compsite High School
Prep
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I fell in love with the team spirit.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Music is a must!
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My mom, she’s overcome so much and persevered through the worst of times and still made sure I had everything I needed to pursue my dreams.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning gold in 50m free at the Canada games.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
15, it’s my lucky number.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
CHICKEN PARM!!!
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Messages
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Hiking, fishing, and hunting
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
Dog (aussie-doodle), Cat (grey and fluffy), Cat (orange)
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Penny Oleksiak
What is your favorite possession and why?
My Bible, it is my road map to life.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
“Everything She Ain’t” by Hailey Whitters
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
The mountains of Hawaii! Always wanted to go somewhere tropical.
- Graduated from Spruce Grove Composite High School
- Competed for Parkland Pirates Aquatic Club and Edmonton Keyano Swim Club
- Top times entering Liberty: 50 free LCM – 26.28; 100 free LCM – 57.42; 100 back LCM – 1:03.70
- Daughter of Rebecca Howard
- Intends to major in aviation maintenance, with the goal to become an aircraft maintenance technician
- Birthday is March 15
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I fell in love with the team spirit.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Music is a must!
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My mom, she’s overcome so much and persevered through the worst of times and still made sure I had everything I needed to pursue my dreams.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning gold in 50m free at the Canada games.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
15, it’s my lucky number.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
CHICKEN PARM!!!
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Messages
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Hiking, fishing, and hunting
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
Dog (aussie-doodle), Cat (grey and fluffy), Cat (orange)
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Penny Oleksiak
What is your favorite possession and why?
My Bible, it is my road map to life.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
“Everything She Ain’t” by Hailey Whitters
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
The mountains of Hawaii! Always wanted to go somewhere tropical.
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