Peter DeLuce

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Hershey, Pa.
Position:
Free/Breast
Height:
5-11
High School:
Hershey
Major:
Fine Art

AT DELAWARE
Four-year swimmer who to added depth in the freestyle and breaststroke events for the Blue Hens. Finished his senior season on several of UD's 2016 Top-Ten Lists as he finished first in the 200 medley relay with a time of 1:34.67, second in the 400 medley relay, ninth in the 50 free, eighth in the 100 free, second in the 100 breaststroke, and third in the 200 breast • his relay team won the Franklin & Marshall Invitational Championship with a time of 1:34.67.

2015-16 SEASON
Earned the Franklin and Marshall Individual Championship for the 200 meter medley relay • played a role in four of Delaware's top 10 200 medley relay times, including the season best (1:34.67) • took part in three of Delaware's top 10 200 freestyle relay times • part of Delaware's second and fourth best 400 medley relay groups (3:26.92 and 3:35.95) • swam in the 50 freestyle (23.12), the 100 free (49.91), the 100 breaststroke (59.51), and 200 breaststroke (2:10.80) • competed in three events at the CAA Championships, finishing 23rd in the 50 freestyle, tenth in the 100 breaststroke, and ninth in the 200 breaststroke.

2014-15 SEASON
Did not see action in any meets during season.

2013-14 SEASON
Earned first letter for Blue Hens • posted two top five finishes in relay events at the Colonial Athletic Association Championships, placing fourth in the 200 medley relay (1:30.26) and fifth in the 400 medley relay (3:20.38) while also placing 13th in the 100 breaststroke (57.77), 17th in the 200 breaststroke (2:08.72), and 18th in the 200 individual medley (1:55.81).

2012-13 SEASON
Best 50 freestyle performance (23.11) came at Bucknell Invitational • registered season-best 100 freestyle finish (49.56) at Army • also competed in 500 freestyle • set team-best 100 breaststroke time (59.31) and 200 breaststroke time (2:08.32).

HIGH SCHOOL
Four-year all-conference selection and letterwinner at Hershey High School • 23rd place finish in the 200 breaststroke at the 2012 Pennsylvania State Championships • fourth place in the 100 breaststroke and eighth place in the 200 freestyle at the 2012 district championships • second place in the 200 medley relay, third place in the 100 breaststroke and fifth place in the 200 freestyle at the 2012 conference championships • eighth place in the 100 breaststroke and ninth place in the 200 freestyle at the 2011 district championships • second place in the 200 freestyle relay, sixth place in the 200 freestyle and 100 breaststroke at the 2011 conference championships • 23rd in the 100 breaststroke at the 2010 Pennsylvania State Championships • second place in the 200 freestyle relay and 400 freestyle relay, fifth place in the 200 freestyle and 100 breaststroke at the 2010 conference championships • sixth place in the 100 breaststroke and 11th in the 200 individual medley at the 2009 district championships • second place in the 200 freestyle relay and 100 breaststroke at the 2009 conference championships • four-year Senior Championships participant and three-year Super-Sectionals participant • first place in the 200 breaststroke at the MASC Junior Olympics (HAC record for 13-14 year-olds) in 2009 • participated with the Hershey Aquatic Club during prep career.

PERSONAL
Peter David DeLuce • son of David and Christine DeLuce • born July 8, 1994 • was a lifeguard over the summer • pursuing a degree in fine art at Delaware.