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Whitworth University

McMaster

2026-27 Swimming Roster

Caleb Flegel

Maria Girbacea

  • Class Senior
  • Position Butterfly / I.M.
  • Highschool Chugiak HS
  • Hometown Chugiak, Alaska
  • Major Health Science, Spanish

Biography

Biographical - 

  • Parents: Ana Girbacea
  • Hobbies: Downhill skiing, hiking
  • Admired Athlete: Simona Halep

Junior - 

  • Maria's season ended at the 2025 Logger Invitational in December.

Sophomore - 

  • Maria made the championship final of the 100-yard butterfly and the consolation finals of the 200 butterfly at the 2025 NWC Championships.

First year -

  • Maria placed 11th in the 100 fly at the 2024 NWC Championships. 

High School - 

  • Maria was the runner-up in the 100 fly at the regional championships as a senior at Chugiak. 
  • She helped Chugiak swim club win three straight Alaska state championships.

Historical Player Information

  • 2023-24Freshman

    Butterfly / I.M.

  • 2024-25Sophomore

    Butterfly / I.M.

  • 2025-26Junior

    Butterfly / I.M.

  • 2026-27Senior

    Butterfly / I.M.