2018-19 Men's Swimming Roster
Biography
AS A SENIOR (2018-19)
Competed in three individual events and four relays at the Sunshine State Conference Championships… took 17th in the 100 backstroke, 22nd in the 200 backstroke and 37th in the 50 freestyle… helped the Lions take 13th in the 800 freestyle relay and 14th in the 200 and 400 medley relays and the 200 freestyle relay...D2ADA Academic Achievement Award winner...Member of Saint Leo University President's Club Spring 2019.
Top Times in 2018-19
50 Free – 22.15 – Spartan Invitational (12/15/2018)
100 Back – 52.83 – 2019 Sunshine State Conference Championships (2/23/2019)
200 Back – 1:57.38 – 2019 Sunshine State Conference Championships (2/24/2019)
AS A JUNIOR (2017-18)
D2ADA Academic Achievement Award honoree... competed in three individual events at the Sunshine State Conference Championships and three relays… took 11th in the 100 backstroke, 22nd in the 200 backstroke and 35th in the 50 freestyle… was a part of the 12th place 200 freestyle relay and a pair of 13th place finishes in the 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay...Member of Saint Leo University President's Club Spring 2017.Â
Top Times in 2017-18
50 Free – 21.89 – 2018 Sunshine State Conference Championships (2/22/2018)
100 Back – 52.91 – 2018 Sunshine State Conference Championships (2/24/2018)
200 Back – 1:56.66 – Panther Invitational (11/19/2017)
AS A SOPHOMORE (2016-17)
Named to the 2017 Spring SSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll… 2017 D2ADA Academic Achievement Award honoree.
Top Times in 2016-17
50 Free – 22.41 – 2017 SSC Championship (2/16/2017)
100 Back – 52.73 – 2017 SSC Championship (2/18/2017)
200 Back – 1:56.64 – 2017 SSC Championship (2/19/2017)
AS A FRESHMAN (2015-16)
Specialized in the sprint freestyle and backstroke events… set new personal records in four events at the 2016 Sunshine State Conference Championships: the 50 Free (22.02), the 50 Back (24.99), 100 Back (53.10), and 200 Back (1:58.08)… competed in five events during the regular season… 2016 SSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll.
CAREER
Competed at South Central High School… Coached by Gretchen Klimczak… Swimmer of the Meet, 4X All Conference, All Area. 22.53 in the 50 Free style 50.10 in the 100 Freestyle, 56.34 in the 100 Backstroke, 1:59.2 in the 200 Back… Participated on the Union Township Typhoons under Adam Klimczak.
PERSONAL
Born May 30th in LaPorte, Indiana… Son of Stanley and Gretchen Klimczak… Has four sisters, Victoria, Cameron, Jaclyn, and Maisyn… Hobbies include football, swimming, basketball, working with special needs individuals… Career goals are to become a pharmaceutical sales rep in the state of Florida… Believes his best asset to the team is his positive personality.
Historical Player Information
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2015-16Freshman
6'3"
200 lbs
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2016-17Sophomore
6'3"
200 lbs
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2017-18Junior
6'3"
200 lbs
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2018-19Senior
6'3"
200 lbs