Sarah, a former swimmer in the National group coached by Murray Drudge, swam competitively for 10 years. She made her first Junior National time at the age of 11 years old and to swim at meets including Eastern Nationals and Senior Provincials. She was awarded the NYAC high point award for girls 13-14 in 2000. She also coached her high school swim team. She was awarded the "Inspiration Award to the Swim Program" and Most Valuable Player in all four years in high school. She graduated with her first undergraduate degree from McMaster University in 2007 and still continues her studies, pursuing a second degree in the Information Technology Management Co-op Program at Ryerson University. Sarah also works part-time as a lifeguard with the City of Toronto.