OUA WOMEN OF INFLUENCE: Western's Jennifer Trung

HAMILTON, Ont. - For the tenth year in a row, Ontario University Athletics (OUA) will recognize the top female scholar-athletes from across the province at a luncheon on Tuesday, May 7 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Taboo Resort in Gravenhurst, Ontario.

The event honours female student-athletes who have excelled in their chosen sports and fields of study. This year's guest speaker will be Canadian women's national soccer team member Diana Matheson.

Join OUA as Diana Matheson inspires a unique group of accomplished young women to continue to pursue excellence in sport and in life. Tickets are $55 each or $400 for a table of eight. To purchase tickets please contact Samantha Magalas at samantha.magalas@oua.ca.

OUA recognizes the following sponsors for their support of this event; belairdirect, Centaur Products, Pioneer Energy, Wilson Sports Equipment of Canada and Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS).

Name: Jennifer Trung
School: Western University Mustangs
Sport: Swimming
Program: Medicine
Year of Study: 4

Swimmer Jennifer Trung, of Maple, Ont., is the Western Mustangs woman of influence. Jennifer is recognized for her talents in the classroom and her winning ways in the pool.

2012-13 marked her fourth season competing for the Mustangs swim team where she has been a part of the OUA gold medal winning team each season. Jennifer has also claimed three individual golds and six relay golds over that span, specializing in the backstroke.
 
Balancing completion and academics has been no problem for Jennifer. The Medical Sciences student was named an Academic All-Canadian in 2009-10 and 2011-12 and is well on her way to earning the honour again this year.
 
Jennifer has been collecting accolades athletically and academically since her arrival at Western. She was awarded the prestigious Oakley and Marion Dean Continuing Scholarship for her academic success. Athletically, Jennifer was named the OUA swimming rookie of the year for the 2009-10 season and was given the Award of Distinction at the 2012-13 OUA swimming championships, which is presented to graduating athletes for recognition of consistent medal results over their career.

What is your proudest academic achievement?

There is no specific moment but I am very proud of my academic career as a whole. I knew continuing this level of commitment throughout university would not be easy so I am very proud to have been able to pursue my passion in swimming without scarifying the quality of my academic endeavours. 

What is your proudest athletic achievement? 

Winning gold and breaking the OUA record in the 4x100 freestyle relay. We won by less than a tenth of a second so it was a really exciting race. I loved being able to celebrate with my amazing teammates. It was a perfect way to end my last OUAs.

What is your most memorable community related moment?

I really enjoy being able to help my community through my work at the food bank. I’ve been fortunate enough to interact with some of the people who have come in and get to know some of the other volunteers. They truly are some of the most genuine people I have ever met.

What woman has most influenced you, and why?

My mom is the one that got me into swimming. She is also the one that kept me in the sport when I really wanted to quit as a child. She has taught me early on how to be strong and the true meaning of dedication. I can’t thank her enough for everything she’s done for me.

What are your future plans?

To apply to medical school in the fall