Billy Anderson
Billy Anderson
Height: 5-10
Year: So.
Hometown: Willoughby Hills, OH
High School: University School
Position: Fly, Free
Major: Economics
Parents: Tom & Linda

Sophomore (2007-08):

Anderson set personal-best times in both the 200-yard freestyle and the 100-yard backstroke during his sophomore campaign.  Anderson recorded a mark of 1:49.22 in the 200-yard freestyle at the Midwest Invitational Last Chance Meet, and set a time of 1:04.96 in the 100-yard backstroke at the Blue-Gold Inter-squad meet.  He was Emory's 10th-best performer in the 200-yard butterfly during the season, 11th-best performer in the 500-yard freestyle, the 12th-best performer in the 100-yard backstroke, and the 14th-best performer in the 200 free.  Anderson scored 77.75 points in meets during the season, the 25th-best mark on the squad.

Freshman (2006-07):

Anderson completed his freshman year at the University Athletic Association Championships, where he recorded his season-best times in three events, the 500-freestyle, 100-butterfly and 200-butterfly. He also competed in the 50- and 200-freestyle events for the Eagles during the season. Anderson scored 24 points during the season for the Eagles.

Career Best Times:

23.27 50 Free 11/18/2006 SCAD and Limestone vs. Emory Univ
1:49.22 200 Free 2/22/2008 Midwest Invitational
4:52.80 500 Free 2/8/2007 2007 UAA Swimming and Diving Championships
1:04.96 100 Back 10/5/2007 Blue Gold Inter-Squad
53.84 100 Fly 2/8/2007 2007 UAA Swimming and Diving Championships
1:59.76 200 Fly 2/8/2007 2007 UAA Swimming and Diving Championships

Prior to Emory:

Attended the University School, where he swam for four seasons... Served as the co-captain of the team during the 2005-06 season... Competed in the 200 meter freestyle and the 100 and 200 meter butterfly... Was coached by Brian Perry and Charlie Lownes.

Personal:

Born on July 24.

Quote:

"I liked the close bonds of the swim team, and the opportunities offered by Emory and Atlanta."