At a glance: A legacy swimmer at Ohio State as his father, Jim, swam for the Buckeyes … specializes in freestyle events.
As a sophomore (2014): Posted personal-best times in four events – 100 freestyle (46.66), 200 freestyle (1:40.41), 500 freestyle (4:31.48) and 1650 freestyle (15:55.51) at the Ohio State Invitational … received Academic All-Big Ten and OSU Scholar-Athlete accolades.
As a freshman (2013): Kicked off Buckeye career by swimming the 200 freestyle at a home meet vs. Kenyon and Cleveland State (Oct. 26) … placed in the Top 3 in the 200 freestyle on the road at Miami (OH) … earned OSU Scholar-Athlete recognition.
Background: Captained the swim team at Worthington Kilbourne … led the group to an OCC championship as well as a runner-up spot in the district … named the team[apos]s most valuable player … received all-state and All-OCC accolades … finished 12th in the state in the 200 freestyle and 15th in the 100 freestyle … also played lacrosse and water polo … won a state championship and finished runner-up twice in lacrosse under the direction of Ohio State alum Drew May … describes a last second, game-winning goal in water polo against Mason as one of his greatest sports thrills … would like to one day be a physical trainer or swim coach … both parents were student-athletes at Ohio State – Dad was a swimmer, while Mom played tennis … siblings Kendal and Mackenzie both attended Ohio State as well.
