| Rory Connell |
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Six-time All-American
Sophomore Season (2005-06)
Earned three All-American honors at the NCAA Championship ... Swam a collegiate best 1:34.78 in the 200 free prelim and ended up sixth in the finals with a time of 1:34.80 ... Also swam in the championship final of the 200 fly (1:45.44 in the prelim) ... Swam the fastest third leg split of the season, 1:45.75, on the 800 free relay that finished sixth ... Finished eighth in the 200 free at the U.S. Open with a LCM time of 1:52.86 ... Was on the third place finishing 800 free relay at the U.S. Open (7:41.02, LCM) and fifth place 400 medley relay (3:53.27, LCM).
Freshman Season (2004-05)
Won the C final of the 200 free at the U.S. World Championship Trials with a personal best time of 1:51.27 ... Swam the third leg of the 800 free relay (1:34.81 split) that finished fourth at the NCAA Championship (6:20.70) to earn All-American honors ... Earned honorable mention All-American status in the 200 fly and 200 IM ... Also swam in the preliminary round of the 200 free at NCAAs ... At the SEC Championship, finished sixth in three events - 200 free (1:36.53), 200 fly (1:46.57) and 200 IM (1:47.55).
High School: Graduated from Salesianum in 2004 ... Swam for Jamie Skinner and Team Delaware ... Also trained under Chip Hannig ... Placed 36th in the 200 free with a time of 1:52.55 at the 2004 Olympic Trials ... Also placed 37th in the 200 IM (2:07.61) at 2004 Trials ... Delaware High School state record holder in the 100 free, 200 free, 200 free relay, 400 free relay and 200 medley relay ... 18-time NISCA All-American ... 2004 Junior National Team selection ... Four-time NISCA/SPEEDO State High School Swimmer of the Year ... Led high school to four straight championships and top-15 national rankings ... 2003 National Select Camp participant.
Personal: Full name is Roderick Edmond Connell ... Born July 27, 1985 ... Parents are Edward and Martina Connell ... Has six siblings, Bridget, Martin, Cassie, Cecily, Olivia and Phoebe ... Majoring in early childhood education.
Career Best Times (SCY)
200 Free - 1:34.78
200 Fly - 1:45.30
200 IM - 1:46.29
