• Named the SEC Freshman of the Week on Nov. 4 based on his performance against Florida. International • Selected as a member of the 2009-2010 United States National Team. • Was the silver medalist in the 10K open water race at 2009 World Championships and took fifth place in the 5K. • Named 2009 USA Swimming Male Open Water Swimmer of the Year. • Won the 400 individual medley at 2008 Youth World Championships.
• Graduated from the Charter School of Wilmington. • Swam for Coach Bruce Gemmell on the Delaware Swim Team. • Was a three-time Academic All American.