COLLEGE
Competed for two season at the University of Sydney (Australia) ... Was coached there by Steve Alderman and Bobby Folan ... At the Texas Relays in December 2010, she recorded personal bests in the 50 free (23.75) 100 free (52.50), 100 butterfly (53.86) and 200 butterfly (2:06.44) ... Had an eight-place finish in the 100 fly. ... Recipient of the Sydney University Sports Blues Award.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Trinity Catholic College in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia, where she was coached by Peter Charlton ... Received the Sports Woman Award at graduation
CLUB
Competed for the Ballina Indoor Swim Team ... Has turned in career best marks of 27.02 in the 50 fly SCM, 1:00.40 in the 100 fly SCM and 25.83 in the 50 free SCM ... Won the 50m fly at the 2010 NSW State Open and was also a member of the 400m free relay squad that finished third ... Has been ranked among the national top 25 short course swimmers in Australia in the 50m free along with the 50m and 100m fly.
PERSONAL
Gemma Johnson was born March 13, 1990 in Lismore, Australia ... Daughter of Lin and Anthony Johnson ... Enjoys the beach, surfing and reading ... A history major at San Diego State.