Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League

 
Buddemeyer was valedictorian of Penn Hills’ senior class of 1984. In the history of WPIAL swimmers, Buddemeyer also is in an elite class. She finished her high school career with eight WPIAL gold medals in individual events, and eight golds at the PIAA level. She is one of only 12 swimmers in history to win eight gold medals at the state level. In 1984, she was selected the Dial National Female High School Athlete/Scholar of the Year. She set three state records in the 100- and 200-yard butterfly, and also the 200 individual medley. She also held the national record in the 100-yard butterfly. She went on to swim for the North Carolina Tar Heels, where she was a four-time NCAA All-American, an eight-time ACC champion, and was undefeated in every dual meet and conference championship. Outside of high school, she finished second in the world championships and was twice an Olympic Trials finalist. In 1987, she was the United Sates National Champion in the 200 butterfly. Buddemeyer has previously been inducted in four different halls of fame.