1999 - 2000 Swimming Bios - Duke University

Brian Clark
Junior Freestyle
Lebanon, Pa. (Cedar Crest)
Major: Computer Science
Career-Bests:
200-freestyle- 1:47.39; 500-freestyle- 4:56.55.
At Duke:
Ranked among team leaders in the 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 freestyle events.
High School:
A 1997 graduate of Cedar Crest High School in Lebanon, Pa. ... four-year letterwinner in swimming for head coach John Davis ... Academic All America selection as a senior ... member of several school record-holding relay squads ... earned letter in soccer ... member of National Honor Society.
Personal:
Born Brian Clark on February 22, 1979 in Hersey, Pa. ... son of David and Deborah Clark ... named county student of the year ... National Merit finalist ... chose Duke because of its relaxed and outstanding academic atmosphere.

Drew Dinsick
Freshman Breastroke
Boston, Mass. (Westford Academy)
Major: Mechanical Engineering
High School:
A 1999 graduate of Westford Academy in Westford, Mass. ... lettered in swimming all four years for head coach Karen Blagg ... won state championship in 500-yard freestyle ... named a 1999 All Area by the Boston Globe ... selected All Area by Lowell Sun three times ... selected All District in 1997, 1998 and 1999 ... set school records in 100-breaststroke, 200-freestyle relay.
Personal:
Born Andrew James Dinsick on October 9, 1981 in Washington D.C. ... son of James and Linda Dinsick ... chose Duke because the academic and athletic programs were amazing ... aspires to become an engineer.

Edward Eng
Freshman Butterfly
Garden City, N.Y. (Garden City)
Major: Psychology
High School:
A 1999 graduate of Garden City High School in Garden City, N.Y. ... earned six varsity swimming letters for head coach Anne Sullivan ... named team captain in 1999 ... selected All County all four years ... voted All Long Island in 1998 and 1999 ... specialized in the butterfly ... broke six school records ... named team MVP in 1998 and 1999 ... three-time county champion ... member National Honor Society
Personal:
Born Edward Ming-Duk Eng on July 27, 1981 in Floral Park, N.Y. ... son of Sidney and Kathleen Eng ... chose Duke for its school spirit and academics ... plans to get into business after graduation.

Rob Fisher
Senior Freestyle
Santa Rosa, Calif. (Phillips Academy)
Major: Economics
Career-Bests:
500-freestyle- 4:53.03
At Duke:
Has competed in 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 freestyle events.
High School:
A 1996 graduate of Phillips Academy of Andover, Mass. ... earned four letters in swimming, three in water polo and one in tennis at Phillips ... ranked among top-15 in NEPSAC League in the 500-freestyle as a junior and 200 and 500-freestyle events as a senior.
Personal:
Born Robert C. Fisher on May 9, 1978 in San Francisco, Calif. ... son of Fred and Juelle Fisher ... attended Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn. before transferring to Duke as a sophomore.

Chris Fleizach
Sophomore Backstroke
Eastchester, N.Y. (Iona Prep)
Major: Philosophy
Career-Bests: 100-backstroke- 51.76;
200-butterfly- 1:57.77;
200-backstroke- 1:51.80.
At Duke:
swam Duke's top seven times in the 200-backstroke with his top time a 1:53.63 at the ACC Championships ... won 200-back events vs. Maryland, ODU/NC State, Georgia Tech and UNC-Wilmington ... swam Duke's best 100-backstroke time of 51.76 at ACC Championships ... swam Duke's second, third and fourth best times in the 200-butterfly with his best time of 1:57.77 vs. William & Mary ... member of Duke's top 200-medley relay team as a freshman (1:36.75) and 400-medley relay.
High School:
A 1998 graduate of Iona Prep.
Personal:
Born Chris Fleizach on May 4, 1980 in Eastchester, N.Y. ... son of Richard and Pam Fleizach.

Sean Gaiser
Sophomore Butterfly/Freestyle
Kensington, Md. (Georgetown Prep)
Major: Psychology
Career-Bests:
200-butterfly- 1:58.17;
100-butterfly- 52.47.
At Duke:
member of Duke's top 200-medley relay team as a freshman (1:36.75) ... swam Duke's second-best 100-butterfly time (52.64) as a freshman and third-best 200-butterfly time (1:58.17).
High School:
A 1998 graduate of Georgetown Prep in North Bethesda, Md. ... lettered four years in swimming for head coach Kirby Weldon ... named Academic All America as a senior ... selected team captain as a senior ... earned Maryland USS All Star honors ... named Montgomery County-Journal First Team in 1997 and 1998 ... set seven school records (two relays) ... Junior National Qualifier in the 100-butterfly ... participated in Maryland All Star Invitational ... selected Maryland Distinguished Scholar ... National Honor Society member.
Personal:
Born Sean Gaiser on February 3, 1980 in Washington D.C. ... son of Paul and Paula Gaiser ... plans to climb a mountain after graduation.

Ryan Harsch
Sophomore Backstroke
New Windsor, N.Y. (Newburg Free Academy)
Major: Public Policy
Career-Bests:
200-backstroke- 1:59.12;
100-backstroke- 54.85.
At Duke:
Duke's second-best 100 and 200-backstroker as a freshman.
High School:
A 1998 graduate of Newburg Free Academy in Newburg, N.Y. ... earned five swimming letters for head coach Chris Townsend ... named team captain as a senior ... earned All America consideration in the 200-yard medley relay with a time of 1:40.2 ... placed 12th at New York state championships with 54.0 time ... also played four seasons of tennis.
Personal:
Born Ryan Harsch on January 26, 1980 in West Point, N.Y. ... son of Ronald and Jane Harsch ... plans to attend graduate school after graduation.

Matt Mailloux
Freshman Butterfly
Manhasset, N.Y. (Manhasset)
Major: Engineering
High School:
A 1999 graduate of Manhasset High School ... earned four varsity letters for head coach Matthew McGrane ... named team captain for 1998-99 seasons ... voted All Nassau County, all conference and All Division four times from 1994 to 1999 ... two-time member of Nassau County State team ... voted Manhasset High School Swimmer of the Year as a senior ... selected for high academic honors in New York ... member of National Honor Society ... selected as a state finalist in the Intel Science Talent Search.
Personal:
Born Matthew Joseph Mailloux on January 8, 1981 in Manhasset, N.Y. ... son of Lionel and Catherine Mailloux ... brother, Brian swam at Johns Hopkins ... selected Duke because of academic opportunities ... goal is to obtain a master's and doctorate degree.

Brendan McGill
Senior Freestyle
Atlanta, Ga. (Marist)
Major: Political Science
Career-Bests:
200-freestyle: 1:45.01;
50-freestyle- 21.52;
100-freestyle- 47.26.
At Duke:
Member of Duke's top 400-freestyle relay team (3:09.56) top 200-medley relay (1:35.30) and top 200-freestyle relay team as a junior (1:25.79) ... swam Duke's best 100-freestyle time as a junior (47.26) ... owned Duke season-best in the 50-feestyle as a junior (21.52) ... swam Duke's third-best time in the 200-freestyle (1:46.36) as a junior ... posted Duke's best time in the 50-yard freestyle at the ACC Championships ... also swam the top time (47.31) in the 100-yard freestyle and the third-best 200-freestyle time as a sophomore ... ranked first on team in the 100-freestyle (47.44), third in the 50-freestyle and third in the 200-freestyle as a freshman.
High School:
A 1996 graduate of Marist High School in Atlanta, Ga. ... earned four letters in swimming ... named team captain as a senior ... selected 1996 school MVP ... named to Georgia All Star team as a senior ... set school record in the 400-freestyle relay.
Personal:
Born Brendan Paul McGill on May 27, 1978 ... son of John and Jacqueline McGill.

Clint McHugh
Sophomore Freestyle
Palatine, Ill. (William Premd)
Major: Public Policy/Economics
Career-Bests:
100-freestyle- 48:03;
50-freestyle- 21.78.
At Duke:
Member of Duke's top 400-medley relay team (3:26.40), top 400-freestyle relay team (3:09.56) and top 200-freestyle relay team as a freshman (1:25.79) ... member of Duke's top 200-medley relay team as a freshman (1:36.75) ... owns Duke's second-best 50-freestyle time (22.78) ... won UNC-Wilmington and College of Charleston 50-free events ... swam Duke's fourth-best 100-freestyle as a freshman (48:03).
High School:
A 1998 graduate of William Fremd in Palatine, Ill. ... earned four varsity letters for head coach Paul Reaff ... named All State all four years at Willian Premd ... selected team MVP as a senior in 1998 ... named Most Outstanding Freshman in 1995 ... earned swimmer of the meet various times throughout high school career ... team captain from 1997-98 ... also played club water polo.
Personal:
Born Clinton McHugh on September 1978 in Lake County, Ill. ... son of Carl and Linda McHugh ... brother Colin McHugh swims at Illinois ... plans to attend law school after graduation.

Brendan McLaughlin
Freshman Freestyle
North Pole, Alaska (North Pole)
Major: Electrical Engineering/Political Science
High School:
A 1999 graduate of North Pole High School in North Pole, Alaska ... lettered four years and was a three-year team captain for head coach Robert Solow ... earned Academic All American honors in swimming ... four-year state finalist and four-year team Most Valuable Swimmer ... set team records in 50, 100, 200 and 500 freestyle events along with the 200-IM ... considered for National Merit commendation ... northwest region mathematics champion ... named North Pole Valedictorian ... member of National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Brendan James McLaughlin on May 16, 1981 in Eugene, Ore. ... son of Mindy and Thomas McLaughlin ... chose Duke for its academic repuation and law school.

Steve Misuraca
Freshman Breastroke
Huntington Woods, Mich. (Cranbrook)
Major: Cinematography
High School:
A 1999 graduate of Cranbrook High School in West Bloomfield, Mich. ... two-year captain and four-year letterwinner for head coach Scott Hedges ... two-time All State swimmer (1997-98 season, 1998-99 season) ... set five school records in his four years.
Personal:
Born Stephen Pickens Mirsuraca on November 19, 1980 in Michigan ... son of Sam and Barbara Misuraca ... graduated high school with honors ... chose Duke because it was the total package.

Jack Newhouse
Junior Freestyle/Butterfly
Lake Forest, Ill. (Lake Forest)
Major: Economics
Career-Bests:
100-butterfly- 51.45.
At Duke:
Swam Duke's top 100-butterfly (51.45) and was member of Duke's top 200-medley relay (1:35.30) and 400-medley relay (3:26.40) teams as a sophomore ... swam season's best 100-freestyle time of 47.60 and member of Duke's top 400-freestyle relay team (3:09.56) and top 200-freestyle relay team as a freshman (1:25.79) ... owned third-best times in 50-freestyle as a sophomore (21.86) ... won Davidson dual meet 50-free race ... placed third on team in the 50 and 100-yard freestyle races as a freshman.
High School:
A 1997 graduate of Lake Forest High School ... earned four letters in swimming for head coach Lea Loveless-Mauer ... named All American as a senior in 1997 ... three-time All State athlete (1995, 1996, 1997) ... won sectional championship in 1996 and 1997 ... set school records in 25 and 50-yard butterfly events ... came from behind to win 1997 sectional title ... selected to start in the Chicago Water Polo open ... also played water polo and golfed for four years.
Personal:
Born Jack Newhouse on August 22, 1978 in Evanston, Ill. ... son of John and Terry Newhouse ... father swam at Indiana University ... plans to be a comodity trader after graduation.

Dave Plandowski
Freshman Freestlyle
Lake Forest, Ill. (Lake Forest)
Major: Undecided
High School:
A 1999 graduate of Lake Forest High School ... earned four varsity letters in both swimming and water polo for head coaches Lea Loveless-Mauer and Brendan McGary respectively ... team captain for water polo ... named All State honorable mention in swimming (1998-99) ... selected Lake Forest's school athlete of the year ... selected to All State Third Team in 1998 ... earned Second Team All State honors in water polo in 1999.
Personal:
Born David Paul Plandowski on November 25, 1980 in Norwalk, Conn. ... son of Joe and Ruth Plandowski of Lake Forest, Ill. ... member of high school's national honor society ... brother Mark swam at Cornell from 1995-1999 ... swam with Duke teammate Jack Newhouse in high school.

John Samotyj
Freshman Freestyle/Butterfly
Palo Alto, Calif. (Palo Alto)
Major: Undecided
High School:
A 1999 graduate of Palo Alto High School ... earned four varsity letters for head coach Roland Davis ... two-year team captain ... earned All America consideration in 1997, 1998 and 1999 in the 50 and 100 freestyle ... All America automatic qualifier for 200 medley relay in 1998 and automatic qualifier in 400-freestyle relay ... broke school records in 50, 100 freestyle, 200-medley relay, 400-freestyle relay ... league champion in 50 and 100 freestyles as a junior ... named to California Scholarship Federation Honor Society ... top-10 percent placement in state math and english composition.
Personal:
Born John Samotyj on February 26, 1981 in Warsaw, Poland ... son of Marek and Maria Samotyj ... chose Duke for its great atmosphere and challenging academics ... plans to attend either medical or business school after graduation.

Jarrod Schwarz
Freshman Freestyle/IM
Fort Collins, Colo. (Fort Collins)
Major: Economics
High School:
A 1999 graduate of Fort Collins High School ... earned four swimming letters for head coach Scott Kenny ... named Scholastic All America as a senior ... member of All America 400-yard freestyle relay team ... selected All America honorable mention in 200 IM and 100-butterfly ... won 400-yard freestyle relay state championship as a freshman ... named First Team All State ... four-time all conference swimmer ... best performance in 400-freestyle relay was 3:09.42.
Personal:
Born Jarrod Brandon Schwarz on June 27, 1981 in Fort Collins, Colo. ... son of Joe and Peggy Schwarz ... chose Duke because of its amazing academics ... plans to get a Master's degree in Business Administration.

Ryan Spoon
Freshman Breaststroke
Potomac, Md. (Sidwell Friends)
Major: Undecided
High School:
A 1999 graduate of Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C. ... four-year swimming letterwinner and one-year captain ... selected a United States National Scholastic Swimming All American ... qualified for Junior National championships and earned finalist honors ... posted second-fastest 100-yard breatstroke time ever at Sidwell Friends School ... named Carl Burke Potomac Valley Scholar Athlete award ... earned Headmaster's List honors as a sophomore and senior ... also played golf one year.
Personal:
Born Ryan Daniel Spoon on April 22, 1981 in Chicago, Ill. ... son of Alan and Terri Spoon.

Justin Suszko
Sophomore Backstroke
Las Vegas, Nev. (The Meadows School)
Major: Undecided
Career-Bests:
200-breaststroke- 2:11.94;
100-breastroke- 1:01.90.
At Duke:
Duke's third-best 200-breaststroker and second-best 100-breaststroker as a freshman.
High School:
A 1998 graduate of The Meadows School in Las Vegas, Nevada ... earned several letters in swimming for head coach Nina Reitz ... four-year Nevada state high school qualifier ... Junior National qualifier in the 200-breaststroke ... also ran cross country.
Personal:
Born Justin Suszko on January 22, 1980 in Dallas, Texas ... son of Bill and Tina Suszko.

Paul Tzur
Senior Butterfly
Orlando, Fla. (Dr. Phillips)
Major: Mechanical Engineering
At Duke:
Posted third-best time in the 1,650-yard freestyle ... also swam the 200-fly, 500 and 1000 freestyle races as a sophomore ... swam the 100, 200-freestyle and 400-IM as a freshman.
High School:
A 1996 graduate of Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, Fla. ... lettered four years in swimming ... finished ninth in the 500-yard freestyle at the 1995 state championships ... participated in the 1995 U.S. National 5K Championships and finished 18th.
Personal:
Born Paul Tzur on September 11, 1978 ... son of Matt and Cheryle Tzur.

Justin Ward
Freshman Breaststroke/IM
Potomac, Md. (Richard Montgomery)
Major: Undecided
High School:
A 1999 graduate of Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Md. ... earned four varsity swimming letters for head coach Christa Krukiel ... named Scholastic All American in 1999 ... named All County in 1998 and 1999 and team MVP in 1998-99 and 1997-98 ... set school records for 100-backstroke, 100-breastroke, 200-IM, 200-freestyle, 500-freestyle, 200-freestyle relay, 400-freestyle relay and 200-medley relay ... won county titles in the 200-IM and 100-breastroke ... placed fifth in 200-IM and sixth in the 100-breastroke at the city championship ... elected team captain in 1999 ... National Merit Finalist ... earned Maryland distinguished scholar honors ... member of National Honor Society.
Personal:
Born Justin Miller Ward on April 16, 1981 in Montclair, N.J. ... son of Jeffrey and Sharon Ward.

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