At a glance: Specializes in sprint freestyle events for the Buckeyes … has two family members on the team, Michael and Jack DiSalle.
As a sophomore (2014): Recorded season-best times in both the 50 freestyle (20.76) and 100 freestyle (45.16) at the 2014 Big Ten Championships … times in the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle events were among the Top 10 on the team in 2013-14 … clocked in a career best at Ohio State Invitational in the 100 butterfly (49.71) … received Academic All-Big Ten and Ohio State Scholar-Athlete honors.
As a freshman (2013): Swam in first official meet as a Buckeye vs. Cleveland State and Kenyon (Oct. 26) …placed third in the 100 freestyle with a time of 48.01 at a home meet against Denison (Nov. 2) … took the runner-up spot in the 100 freestyle (46.83) in a dual with Miami (OH) … touched second in the 50 freestyle (21.58) in a matchup with Cincinnati … earned a personal best time of 1:40.74 in the 200 freestyle at the Ohio State Invitational … recognized as an OSU Scholar-Athlete.
Background: Dan is a six-time state champion and 11-time All-American under head coach Keith Kennedy at St. Francis de Sales … part of a program that won four district championships and finished second in the state twice … recognized as St. Francis[apos] Athlete of the Year … named the team[apos]s most valuable swimmer as well as most improved during his high school career … lists winning two individual events at state as his greatest sports thrill … was also part of the two-time state runner-up water polo team at St. Francis … picked up first team all-state in water polo, along with offensive player of the year … enjoys playing video games in his free time … hopes to one day travel the world … son of Dan, Jr. and Jane DiSalle … has four siblings: Christina, Catherine, Jake and Teddy.
