Swimming & Diving

Jake Bova Season 2007-08

ClassSenior
HometownRoanoke, Va.
Jake BovaEvent: Sprint Freestyle
Class: Senior
Hometown: Roanoke, Va.
 

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Skinner on Bova: "Jake is one of our best all-time most improved swimmers. He has had a fantastic career. He's an excellent leader and is still improving."

2006-07: Strong contributor in the sprints at the ACC championships ... Earned All-ACC honors by helping the 200 and 400-yard freestyle relay teams capture first place with school record times of 1:19.47 and 2:56.67 on the second legs, respectively ... Scored points by placing 10th in the 50 free and 13th in the 100 free ... Posted career bests in the 50 free, 100 butterfly and 100 free during the year ... Took 14th in the 100 free and 16th in the 50 free at the Nike Cup.

2005-06: Placed 27th in the 50-yard freestyle and 34th in the 100-yard freestyle at the ACC championships ... Took 10th in the 50 free and 19th in the 200 free at the Nike Cup.

2004-05: Finished 24th at the ACC championships in the 200-yard freestyle ... Was second in the 50 free at the College of Charleston meet ... Garnered a 14th-place finish at the Nike Cup in the 100 free.

High School: Swam for Brent St. Piere for his club team ... Garnered All-America honors in the 400-yard freestyle relay ... High school team placed first in the state championship as a senior.

Personal: Jacob Bova was born Feb. 18, 1986, in Salem, Va. ... Son of Eddy and Mary Ann Bova ... Majoring in animal and poulty sciences.

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