Swimming & Diving

Ryne Francis Season 2008-09

ClassSophomore
HometownGilbertsville, Pa.
Ryne FrancisEvent: Backstroke/Individual Medley
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Gilbertsville, Pa.
 
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Skinner on Francis: "Ryne devoted himself to his events over the summer and came back stronger and hungry with plans for a successful year."

2007-08: Had the 26th best time in the 200 backstroke and 30th in the 500 free at the ACC Championships ... Scored valuable points at the Nike Cup to help the team win the title ... Swam the third leg for the second place 800 free relay squad ... Captured 10th in the 200 back and 12th in the 200 and 500 free.

High School: Swam at Boyertown Senior H.S. and for the Boyertown YMCA Navy Seals ... Placed second in the 100 and 200 backstroke, fourth in the 50 back and fifth in the 200 IM at the YMCA Long Course Championships ... Also performed well at the Short Course Nationals, finishing second in the 200 back and fourth in the 100 backstroke ... As a junior, finished fourth in the 200 free, fifth in the 500 free and fifth in the 200 IM at the PA State finals ... Earned athletic All-American status as a junior and senior.

Personal: Ryne Scott Francis was born on Mar. 7, 1988, in Phoenixville, Pa. ... Son of Robert and Carolyn ... Majoring in business.

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