Bio

As a freshman: Enjoyed a sensational rookie season in 2014-15 ... Emerged as Bryant's top back stroker and a one of its best in the 500 ... Finished 10th with a season-best time of 58.10 in the 100 back at the NEC Championships ... Posted a 12th-place finish and a season-best time of 2:06.31 in the 200 back at the championships ... Finished 11th with a season-best time of 5:06.28 in the 500 free at the NEC Championships ... Won the 100 back in six meets and the 200 back in four ... Won two events against Vermont, URI and Maine ... Named to the NEC Commissioner's Honor Roll and the NEC Academic Honor Roll.

Before Bryant: A two-year varisty letterwinner under head coach Matt Elko at Bergen County Tech ... Swam the 100 and 200 back ... Holds record in the 100 and 200 back in the 15-18 age range ... Member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: The daughter of Anne Marie and James Salzano, Nicole Salzano was born on Dec. 3, 1995 ... Has one sister, Nina.