The three-time All-American graduated from Stanford where she won the NCAA Championship three times in 2014, 2015, and 2017. She made her national team major championship debut at the 2017 FINA World League Super Final recording 37 saves in a Gold medal effort.
 
INTERNATIONAL/CLUB
Recorded 18 saves at 2018 FINA World League Super Final...Tallied 29 saves at 2018 FINA Intercontinental Tournament...Tallied 38 saves on way to Gold for Team USA at 2017 FINA World Championships...Racked up 37 saves in Gold-medal effort at 2017 FINA World League Super Final including 9 stops in championship match…Trained with USA Senior National Team in lead-up to 2016 Olympic Games…Played for San Diego Shores Water Polo Club from 2009-12...Named U.S. Club Championship MVP in 2012...Junior Olympics All-American from 2008-10 and 2012.

PROFESSIONAL
Competed for CN Mataro in Spain…Team finished third in Spanish League
 
COLLEGE
Attended Stanford University...NCAA Champion in 2014, 2015, and 2017...Three-time ACWPC All-America selection…Four-time ACWPC All-Academic selection…Three-time MPSF All-Academic selection…Three-time All-MPSF selection…Three-time MPSF/Kap7 Player of the Week…Third in Stanford history in saves (records since 2001)…Red-shirted 2016 season to train with Team USA.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
CIF San Diego Section Division III titles in 2011 and 2012...San Diego County Player of the Year as a senior...Two-time CIF San Diego Section Division III MVP 2011-12...Section 1^stTeam in 2010, 2011, 2012...1^stTeam CIF San Diego Section All-Academic in 2011 and 2012...Twice named Western League Athlete of the Year 2011-12...Bishop School’s Co-Athlete of the Year as a senior...U.S. Club Championship MVP in 2012...Junior Olympics All-American from 2008-10 and 2012.
 
PERSONAL
Parents are Guy and Susan...two older siblings, Sally and Laura...hobbies include reading, watching movies, traveling, and kayaking…B.A. in American Studies and M.A. in Communication-Media Studies.
 
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS

• 2019 HOLIDAY CUP, PRINCETON, NJ, 1ST PLACE
• 2019 CANADA CUP, MONTREAL, CANADA, 1ST PLACE
• 2019 FINA INTERCONTINENTAL TOURNAMENT, PERTH, AUSTRALIA, 1^STPLACE
• 2018 FINA WORLD LEAGUE SUPER FINAL, KUNSHAN, CHINA, 1^STPLACE
• 2018 FINA INTERCONTINENTAL TOURNAMENT, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 1^STPLACE
• 2017 WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES, TAIPEI, TAIWAN, 1^STPLACE
• 2017 FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 1^STPLACE
• 2017 FINA WORLD LEAGUE SUPER FINAL, SHANGHAI, CHINA, 1^STPLACE
• 2015 WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES, GWANGJU, SOUTH KOREA, 5^THPLACE
• 2012 FINA YOUTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, PERTH, AUSTRALIA, 4^THPLACE

FUN FACTS
Instagram:gstones
 
What was the moment you knew you wanted to represent your country in the Olympic Games? Was it always in the sport of water polo? 
I fell in love with water polo when I was 6 and watched my older sister’s high school games. She was a goalie, so I wanted to be just like her! The specific moment I knew I wanted to make the Olympic roster occurred during one of my middle school tournaments. After one game, my coach told me that I could be an Olympian if I showed enough determination. It’s amazing what mentors can do for a young player’s goals. From that moment on I committed myself to working each day to represent the USA at the Olympics.
What is your hidden talent? 
I’m a great napper.
What is your favorite karaoke song?
“Torn” by Natalie Imbruglia.
If you could compete in another sport during the Olympic Games what would it be and why? 
Volleyball. I always have a great time playing with friends or teammates, and I love the beach!
What is one thing you have to have with you when you travel? 
My neck pillow; I can’t sleep without it on international flights!
Biggest superstition if you have one? 
I don’t have any superstitions, but I do hold some special stones that were given to me by my high school/club coach (Doug Peabody) when I get nervous before games.
What is your biggest fear? 
Heights! I’ll burst into immediate tears if I go on a Ferris wheel or windowed elevator.
What causes are most dear to your heart? 
I’m passionate about social, institutional, and political equality. I wrote my master’s thesis on the relationship between feminism and athletics, focusing on Billie Jean King’s 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match. I plan to attend law school to follow this passion. 
What are two truths and a lie about you? 
I toilet trained my cat.
I’m a great dancer.
I’m afraid of butterflies.
Do you have a nickname? How did you get it? 
No special nicknames, but my friends/teammates usually call me “Gabs.”
What song would be included on your life's soundtrack? 
“Vienna” by Billy Joel.
What advice would you give your younger self and what would you remind your older self? 
Don’t forget to have fun! The longer we play water polo the more it seems like a job, so remember to relax and enjoy playing the game with your teammates