University of Northern Iowa Athletics
2025-26 Women's Swimming and Diving Roster
Roster

Averie Bilskemper
- Position:
- Freestyle/Breaststroke
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Iowa City West HS
- Hometown:
- North Liberty, Iowa
HIGH SCHOOL: Swam for head coach Kennedy Gilbertson at Iowa City Liberty High School ... Helped the Bolts to four regional team championships (2021-24), three straight Mississippi Valley Conference (MVC) team titles (2021-23) and three straight undefeated dual records (2021-23) ... Three-time state qualifier and First Team All-MVC performer (2022-24), with two state finals appearances (2022-23) ... Second Team All-MVC selection (2021) ... Individual regional champion in 2023 as a junior ... Also ran two seasons of track and field (2022-23) ... National Honor Society member ... Honor roll student with a grade-point average about 3.50 from 2021-24.
PERSONAL: Native of Iowa City, Iowa ... Daughter of Josiah and Melaine Bliskemper ... Has two siblings ... Volunteers with National Honor Society, freshman orientations, as a swim meet timer and youth swim coaching ... Enjoys doing nails, making esperesso, shopping, hiking and pet sitting ... Majoring in Biology.
PERSONAL: Native of Iowa City, Iowa ... Daughter of Josiah and Melaine Bliskemper ... Has two siblings ... Volunteers with National Honor Society, freshman orientations, as a swim meet timer and youth swim coaching ... Enjoys doing nails, making esperesso, shopping, hiking and pet sitting ... Majoring in Biology.
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