Ryan Daniel

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Westfield, N.J.
Position:
Free/IM
Height:
6-1
Weight:
null
High School:
Westfield
Major:
Operations Management

AT DELAWARE
• Fourth-year member of the Blue Hens
• Expected to compete in freestyle and individual medley events for UD.

2018-19 SEASON
• Placed first in the 200 yard IM with a time of 2:00.57 vs. Drexel and Northeastern.
• Swam a season-best 1:01.46 in the 100 yard breaststroke at the Magnus Cup.
• Finished fourth in the 200 yard breaststroke vs. Drexel and Northeastern with a time of 2:14.67.

2017-18 SEASON
• Swam his fastest 200 yard breaststroke in a time of 2:06.39 at the CAA Championships.
• Finished the 400 yard IM in a personal-best 4:07.07 in the CAA Championship finals.
• Was the 200 yard fly champion vs. Saint Francis and Iona after posting his fastest time of 1:57.58.

2016-17 SEASON
• CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL
• Four-year member of the swimming team at Westfield High School
• Led the team to Public A state championships in 2012, 2013 and 2015, and a runner-up finish in 2014
• Team posted a dual record of 59-5 during his four years
• Served as team captain as a senior
• Five-time YMCA national qualifier with Westfield YMCA swim team
• Earned Bob Wright Award (leadership), Ken Lyng Award (hard work/dedication), and Perry Coultas Award (most valuable swimmer)
• Distinguished honor roll student
• Member of Operation Smile, Elizabeth Coalition, and Young Republicans Club.

PERSONAL
• Ryan James Daniel
• Born Dec. 31, 1997
• Son of Robert and Sharon Daniel
• Has four siblings: Matthew, Erika, Colin, and Jenna
• Matthew is a senior captain on the UD swimming team
• Mother and three cousins also attended Delaware
• Enjoys fishing and going to the beach
• Operations management major at Delaware.