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2011-12 Swimming & Diving Roster

Matt Nemeth

  • Height 6-1
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Monroe, Mich.
  • Highschool Monroe

Biography

2011-12:
▪ Finished third in the 100-meter backstroke at the Michigan USA Open
▪ Earned fourth-place finish in the 200-meter backstroke at Michigan USA Open
▪ Qualified for consolation final of the 50-meter freestyle at Michigan USA Open

HIGH SCHOOL
Four-year letterwinner under coach Jeremy Layman
▪ Named captain in his senior season
▪ Led team to four-straight conference championships
All-state selection in his final two seasons and All-conference his final three seasons
▪ Hit an All-American B-Cut during his junior year in the 100-yard back stroke
▪ Placed 4th in the 100-yard backstroke in 2011 and 2010 at the Division 1 state championship

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Earned Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America at 14

TOP ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
Dropping three places at the 2010 Division 1 state championship 100-yard backstroke finals

Personal
Full Name:
Matthew Alan Nemeth
Birthdate: June 3, 1993
Parents: Brian and Lesley Nemeth
Brothers: Steven (25), Eric (23), Jeffrey (20)

Top Three Reasons for Choosing Oakland
1. Great facilities for athletics
2. Quality of academics
3. Tradition and prestige of swim program

Nemeth[apos]s Career Bests
50 Free
- 22.55, EMU Swim and Dive Invitational, 12/2/11
100 Back
- 52.40, Michigan Open, 2/3/12
200 Back -
1:56.83, EMU Swim and Dive Invitaiotnal, 12/2/11
100 Fly
- 54.28, EMU Swim and Dive Invitational, 12/2/11