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

Athieno Wandera
- Position:
- Butterfly/Freestyle
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Waukee Northwest HS
- Hometown:
- Waukee, Iowa
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner at Waukee Northwest High School under coach Shelley Twigg ... Member of three state team championships (2021-23) with the Wolves, as well as four straight Central Iowa Metro League titles and regional titles (2021-24) ... Qualified individually for the state championship meet all four years ... 2024 regional co-champion in the 50-yard freestyle ... 2023 regional and conference relay champion and All-American consideration ... Four-year academic letter winner ... Also earned an academic letter from Des Moines Area Community College.
PERSONAL: Native of Waukee, Iowa ... Daughter of Apollo and Justine Wandera ... Has three siblings, Winnie, Nelson, Josh and JT ... Enjoys writing and playing the piano ... Majoring in Sports Administration.
PERSONAL: Native of Waukee, Iowa ... Daughter of Apollo and Justine Wandera ... Has three siblings, Winnie, Nelson, Josh and JT ... Enjoys writing and playing the piano ... Majoring in Sports Administration.
PST: Swimming & Diving Update - Jan. 16, 2026
Friday, January 16
Panther Conversations - Week 1
Wednesday, January 14
Nick Lakin Press Conference - Jan. 12, 2026.
Monday, January 12
Nick Lakin Press Conference - Nov. 24, 2025
Monday, November 24










































