Year: | Sr. |
Hometown: | Pittsburgh, PA |
High School: | Upper St. Clair |
Position: | Free |
Major: | English |
Parents: | Richard & Carolyn |
Senior (2003-04):
In his senior season Seymour finished third in the 100-yard freestyle at the national championships. He also swam a leg on the 200-, 400-, and 800-yard freestyle relays and the 400-yard medley relay, helping him accumulate a school record-tying five All-America citations in one season. Seymour will graduate with 12 career All-America citations, the second most in school history. Seymour earned All-America honorable mention by finishing ninth in the 200-yard free. He swam the team's fastest times of the season in the 100- and 200-yard freestyle events. Seymour placed fourth on the team out of 32 competitors in points scored in dual and championship meets.
Junior (2002-03):
Seymour earned three All-America certificates as a member of the 200- and 800-yard freestyle relays and the 400-yard medley relay. He has a career total of seven All-America certificates. Seymour was honored once this season as both a conference and Emory Athlete of the Week. He had the team's top time this season in the 100- and 200-yard freestyle events. Seymour now holds three of the top five times in school history in the 100-yard freestyle. Seymour finished first on the team among the team's 32 competitors for most points earned in dual and championship meets.
Sophomore (2001-02):
Seymour earned his first career All-America certificates as a member of four relays (200-yard freestyle, 400-yard freestyle, 800-yard freestyle and 400-yard medley). His 100-yard freestyle swim in the 400-yard freestyle relay broke a school record and his individual performance in the 200-yard freestyle was the second fastest in school history. He was given the team's Most Improved Athlete award.
Quote:
"Emory is the perfect blend of great athletics and a great education. It has that extra 'umph' that helps get me through the day."