NEW HAVEN, Conn. \u2013 The Yale men’s swimming & diving team will welcome nine new team members into the family for the upcoming 2019-20 season. The new student-athletes include eight swimmers and one diver, bringing a variety of experiences and covering a wide range of events. They will join the other returning members of the Bulldogs along with a veteran coaching staff in continuing to build the legacy of Yale’s program.<\/p>\n
Backstroke \/ Butterfly \/ IM
\nHometown: Egg Harbor Township, N.J.
\nHigh School: Egg Harbor Township High School
\nClub: Egg Harbor Seahawks<\/p>\n
Best Times:<\/u>
\n100 Back: 49.07
\n200 Back: 1:46.59
\n100 Fly: 49.78
\n400 IM: 3:59.68<\/p>\n
Winter and Summer Junior National qualifier and finalist\u2026 Three-time Scholastic All-American\u2026 Two-time NISCA All-American\u2026 High school team captain for Junior and Senior year\u2026 NJSIAA scholar-athlete award.<\/p>\n
Why Yale:<\/u> ” I have always wanted to attend a school that would challenge me both in the classroom and in the pool. Yale’s world-class education and competitive swim team seemed to offer all that and more and after going on my recruiting trip and meeting the coaches\/team I was blown away by everything I saw. I truly felt like there was no better place for me.”<\/em><\/p>\n Freestyle \/ Backstroke \/ Butterfly Best Times:<\/u> Questbridge National Scholar, High school team Captain, Four-time All-American, Winter Junior Nationals third-place finish.<\/p>\n Personal:<\/u> Born in Moscow, Russia\u2026 speaks three languages\u2026 has two sisters Nika and Rena.<\/p>\n Why Yale:<\/u> “When I visited Yale I felt an atmosphere of ambition and desire to improve that was contagious among the team and coaches. This, along with the impressive history of Yale University and Yale Swim and Dive makes me think that Yale is the perfect fit for me.”<\/em><\/p>\n Freestyle \/ Backstroke \/ IM Best Times:<\/u> Scholastic All-American\u2026holder of four club team records and three high school team records\u2026 Captain of high school swim team.<\/p>\n Personal:<\/u> Dual citizen (US\/Canada)\u2026 Middle of three children (older sister at Dartmouth and younger sister a grade below at boarding school)\u2026 Sports enthusiast.<\/p>\n Why Yale:<\/u> “I chose Yale because of its amazing coaching staff and the feel of the team, and the opportunities that Yale gives me both in the pool and in the classroom.”<\/em><\/p>\n Freestyle \/ Butterfly Best Times:<\/u> Captain of Varsity swim team\u2026 Connecticut Swimming Scholar-Athlete\u2026 Member of two high school record relays.<\/p>\n Personal:<\/u> Interested in studying computer science\u2026 Going to road trip across the U.S. for summer after high school\u2026 Father swam at Penn.<\/p>\n Why Yale:<\/u> “I love Yale for the endless stream of opportunities it presents me. I will have the fortune of being a part of a supportive and dedicated team, all the while being able to learn from the premier professors and coaches of the world.”<\/em><\/p>\n Breaststroke \/ Butterfly \/ IM Best Times:<\/u> Former national record holder in the 200 medley relay\u2026 2017 US Open Qualifier\u2026 Two-time relay Indiana State Champion.<\/p>\n Personal:<\/u> I enjoy smooth jazz, long walks on the beach, and fishing.<\/p>\n Why Yale:<\/u> “I chose Yale because I seemed to get along really well with the team on my recruiting trip, and Jim’s enthusiasm for swimming and academics made a great impression on me.”<\/em><\/p>\n Freestyle \/ Butterfly Best Times:<\/u> Three-time NISCA All-American\u2026 School Record holder in 200 freestyle and medley relays\u2026 Member of Thai National Youth team since the age of 12\u2026 Current Member of Thai National Team\u2026 Medalist at SEAAGE Swimming Championship\u2026 Recipient of the Robert l. Ballou Memorial Trophy and the Clinton l. Sprout Swimming Cup\u2026 Former NJ 13-14 Age Group State Record Holder in the 50 and 100 Freestyle.<\/p>\n Personal:<\/u> Holds Dual Citizenship (Thailand and Croatia)\u2026 Member of the Cum Laude Society\u2026Has two siblings, a younger brother, and older sister\u2026 Plans to study engineering<\/p>\n Why Yale:<\/u> “I loved the people I met. I felt the atmosphere at Yale is one I can thrive in. I felt welcomed and I am extremely excited for the next four years!”<\/em><\/p>\n Diving Best Scores:<\/u> Seven-time USA Diving National Qualifier\u2026 USA Diving Junior National Finalist\u2026 USA Diving 1-meter Zone Champion\u2026 Two-time USA Diving Regional Champion\u2026 Two-time NISCA All-American\u2026 2018 Connecticut Class L State Champion.<\/p>\n Personal:<\/u> Coached diving at the Milbrook Club during the summer\u2026 Used to be a swimmer before, but decided to switch to diving at 10 years old\u2026 Member of the National Honor Society\u2026 has older brother who plays lacrosse at Skidmore College.<\/p>\nMichael Blank<\/h3>\n
\nHometown: East Windsor, N.J.
\nHigh School: Peddie School
\nClub: Peddie Aquatic Association<\/p>\n
\n50 Free: 20.34
\n100 Fly: 49.36
\n50 Back: 22.31
\n100 Back: 49.91<\/p>\nLiam Bogart<\/h3>\n
\nHometown: Scarborough, N.Y.
\nHigh School: Hackley School
\nClub: Empire Swimming<\/p>\n
\n500 Free: 4:30.60
\n1000 Free: 9:23.65
\n200 Back: 1:49.50
\n400 IM: 3:58.78<\/p>\nEvan Schott<\/h3>\n
\nHometown: New Haven, Conn.
\nHigh School: Hopkins School
\nClub: Bulldog Swim Club<\/p>\n
\n50 Free: 22.03
\n100 Free: 48.49
\n100 Fly: 52.33<\/p>\nAndrew Schuler<\/h3>\n
\nHometown: Zionsville, Ind.
\nHigh School: Zionsville High School
\nClub: Blackline Aquatics<\/p>\n
\n100 Breast: 55.17
\n200 Breast: 2:02.75
\n100 Fly: 48.99
\n200 IM: 1:48.71<\/p>\nNathan Stern<\/h3>\n
\nHometown: Bangkok, Thailand
\nHigh School: The Peddie School
\nClub: Peddie Aquatics Associations<\/p>\n
\n50 Free: 20.55
\n100 Free: 44.74
\n200 Free: 1:39.78
\n100 Fly: 49.56<\/p>\nOwen Stevens<\/h3>\n
\nHometown: Darien, Conn.
\nHigh School: Darien High School
\nClub: Whirlwind Diving<\/p>\n
\n1-meter (11 dives): 505.35
\n3-meter (11 dives): 507.55<\/p>\n