She was a member of the US water polo team that won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Hayes was also Seaview League Most Valuable Player her Sophomore, Junior and Senior years.

In June 2009, Hayes was named to the USA water polo women's senior national team for the 2009 FINA World Championships in Rome, Italy.

Hayes was also a member of the 2007 USA water polo women's senior national team to take Gold at the 2007 FINA World Championships in Melbroune, Australia.

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