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On Abranovic: Atalie brings a high level of competitiveness over from a strong swimming background. Atalie has the speed to impact the Terrapin counterattack and will be expected to improve to the point that she will be a key factor on the team.
Before Maryland: Was a member of the 200-yard medley relay team that won the state championship and set the record ... All-America first team selection in the 200-yard freestyle relay and the 200-medley relay ... All-America honorable mention in the 100-yard breaststroke ... qualified for the U.S. Open.
Personal: Parents are Jeanine and Mark Abranovic ... has three brothers, Abe, 22; Andrew, 16; and Austin, 14 ... was also recruited by Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, Virginia Tech and Richmond ... enjoys softball, cards, magic tricks, Frisbee and ice cream ... was a member of the U.S. Scholastic All American Team, the Allegheny Mt. Scholastic A Team and National Honor Society in high school ... also was vice president of the executive board ... chose Maryland because of its academic and athletic excellence ... nickname is Attie ... a biology major.
