2008-2009 (FRESHMAN): Finished eighth in the 200 fly after logging a personal-best 1:51.62 in the prelims at the Patriot League Championships (Feb. 21) ... also swam to fourth place in the 400 IM consolation final (4:04.36) and eighth place in the 200 IM consolation final after swimming a PR 1:55.74 in the prelims 400 IM and 200 fly times were both the second-fastest on the team during the season, while the 200 IM clocking was fourth-fastest ... all times were career-fastest marks ... Patriot League Academic Honor Roll recipient.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: All-American and four-time team MVP at Roseville High School for ... sectional finalis and champoin in multiple events ... junior national qualifier and sectional finalist as a member of the Sierra Marlins Swim Team under coach Jeff Pearson.
PERSONAL: Taylor John Whitten was born in San Luis Opbispo, Calif. on Aug. 30, 1989 ... parents are Clark Whitten and Tracy Battistessa ... has one younger brother, Grayson ... enjoys wakeboarding, handing out with friends, eating, sleeping, watching movies and playing tennis in his spare time ... major is undeclared.
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Courtesy of: Army Athletic Communications
