Elizabeth-Anne Markman, a sophomore on Stanford University’s synchronized swimming team, enjoyed a successful 2004 campaign. She took second place in both elements and team and fourth place in duet at the Collegiate Nationals and earned All-American honors. A three-time selection the Palisadian-Post Athletes of the Year list, Markman placed eighth overall in team at the United States Nationals but pulled out of team trials to have knee and shoulder surgery over the summer. Markman was a member of the 2003 and 2001 U.S. National Team 2 and the 2002 U.S. Junior National Team. Federico Bianchi enjoyed a stellar senior soccer season at Boston University. A midfielder and co-captain, Bianchi started 21 games, scoring six goals and assisting on five others while leading the Terriers to a 10-8-3 overall record. Bianchi finished his collegiate career with 17 goals and 18 assists. He was a a Reebok All-American his senior year at Palisades High, played for California South’s Olympic Development State Team and was also a two-time captain of the Dolphins’ varsity basketball team.
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