2015-16 Men's Swimming and Diving Roster

Javier Ruisanchez

  • Event(s) Distance Freestyle
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • High School West Springfield (Va.)
  • Major Criminal Justice/Psychology

Biography

Expected to compete in distance freestyle events as a true freshman in 2015-16.

High School: Swam for head coaches LynnAnn Nickley, Dave Johnson and Dan Jacobs at Machine Aquatics in Northern Virginia … also competed at West Springfield (Va.) High School … was a two-time member of the Puerto Rico National Swim Team … advanced to the 400-yard freestyle finals at the Caribbean Island Championship in Aruba … was a 13-time medalist at the Puerto Rico Swimming National Championships … medaled five times at the 2015 Eastern Zones Championships … qualified for the Speedo Sectional in the 500-yard freestyle and 200-yard butterfly … was a two-time medalist at the High School District Swimming Championships … qualified for the regional championships in the 500-yard freestyle … was a three-time state championship qualifier … set PVS Turkey Clause Championship meet records in the 500-yard freestyle, 200-yard butterfly, 4X100 medley relay, 4X100 freestyle relay and 4X200 freestyle relay … ranked among the top 20 in PVS LOC in the 800-yard freestyle, 1,500-yard freestyle, 200-yard butterfly and 400-yard individual medley … named to the Spanish Honor Society.

Personal: Criminal Justice/Psychology major … has two sisters … is the son of Karen and Magin … lists San Juan, Puerto Rico as his hometown.