Sam Taft
| Year: | So. |
| Hometown: | Ann Arbor, MI |
| High School: | The Phillips Exeter Academy |
| Position: | Dive |
| Major: | Financial Economics |
| Parents: | Mike Taft & Catherine Herrington |
Senior (2007-08):
Taft was the lone diver on the Emory squad during the 2007-08 season, recording season-best scores of 216.38 in the 1-meter dive against Darton College (Ga.), and 231.53 in the 3-meter dive against Wingate University (N.C.). Taft scored 58 points throughout the season, based on his placement during meets.
Junior (2006-07):
Taft competed in the one- and three-meter dives for the Eagles during the 2006-07 campaign, as the junior earned 17 points for Emory.
Career Best Times:
| 216.38 | 1 mtr | Dive | 11/17/2007 | vs. Darton College | ||||
| 231.53 | 3 mtr | Dive | 1/19/2008 | vs. Wingate University |
Prior to Emory:
Lettered for four seasons on the Phillips Exeter Academy swimming and diving team... Helped his team to the New England Championship from 2001-04... Was coached by Roger Newton... Also competed in water polo and lacrosse.
Personal:
Born on April 9, 1986.