 He was the first person ever to break 46 seconds in the 100yd backstroke and at one time held 7 of the 10 fastest times ever in that event.He set the National Age Group record in the 17-18 in the 100 & 200 yard backstroke (when swimmers were required to touch the wall with their hands prior to a turn).He was part of Stanford 1992, 93, 94 NCAA championships teams.