Hokie Club Kevin FurlongEvent: Breaststroke/Sprint Freestyle
Class: Senior
Height: 5' 11"
Hometown: Springfield, Va.
SKINNER ON FURLONG: "Kevin is one of the most gifted swimmers in the program's history. He looks to conclude his career at the highest level."2003-04: Took first place in the 100 breaststroke at the BIG EAST Championships in a time of 54.73 ... Placed seventh in the 200 breaststroke in 2:02.89 ... Also swam in four other events for Hokies.
2002-03: Named the most outstanding men's swimmer at the BIG EAST Championships, setting a conference record in the 100 breaststroke ... Earned a spot in the NCAA Championships ... Placed third in the conference in the 200 breaststroke ... Was a member of the school record-breaking 200 and 400 medley relay teams which placed first at the BIG EAST Championships.
2001-02: Had an outstanding showing at the BIG EAST Championships ... Broke a school record and placed third with a time of 55.74 in the 100 breaststroke ... Was also a member of the record-breaking 400 medley relay at that same tournament ... Posted a personal-best time, taking eighth in the 200 breaststroke at the conference meet.
HIGH SCHOOL: Swam at Paul VI High for Coach Joe Geskar ... Was a two-time All-American, earning the honor in both 2000 and 2001 ... Named to The Washington Post's All-Met team in both 2000 and 2001.
PERSONAL: Kevin John Furlong was born May 26, 1983 in Morristown, New Jersey ... Son of Nancy and Jim Furlong ... Sister, Kelly, was a member of the women's swim team ... Majoring in math.
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