Leander Bechtold

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Hunt Valley, Md.
Position:
Breast/IM
High School:
Dulaney

At Delaware: First-year member who will add depth to the IM and breaststroke events for Delaware.

High School: Competed for the North Baltimore Aquatic Club • earned scholastic All-American honors in the 400 IM and 200 breaststroke • fastest times include, in the 400 IM (4:01.25), 200 breaststroke (2:07.68) and 100 breaststroke (58.95) • named a AP scholar and member of the National Spanish Honor Society • member of math club.

Personal: Leander Audric Bechtold • son of Ademar and Silvana Bechtold • born on Nov. 15, 1995 • has one younger sibling, Raphael • engineering major at Delaware • lists the Baltimore Ravens as his favorite NFL team and the Brazilian National Team as his favorite soccer team • enjoys playing soccer, beach volleyball, ultimate frisbee, jet skiing and cooking in his spare time.