Benjamin Fox '20 Recruiting Profile
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2018 Highlights
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2019 HighlightsPersonal Statement
Living near the ocean has fostered my love and desire to swim. Even after Hurricane Sandy, when my family lost their vehicles and had no power for weeks, we made sure that I never missed a swim practice, even though it was 45 minutes away from my home. My goal is to swim competitively in college and achieve an excellent education. My family motto is God, family, work, and that is how I live my life. I work hard every day to achieve my goals, never forgetting that I am fortunate to have the skills and talent to make my dreams come true. I am a great candidate for your team because I will try my best to do my best, not just for myself, but for the team. I strive to always represent myself, my family and my team well by achieving academically and athletically. Though I am very proud to be the 2019 YMCA State Championship in the 15-18 100yd backstroke, I was even prouder when my 400yd medley relay team won first place at the State Championships, because we came from behind, swam as a team, and achieved best times together. I am so proud to be a member of my club and high school teams, because it has taught me friendship, drive and support for others. I have lived every day trying to be the best person I can, and to work as hard as I can, and I know I can contribute all that and more to my college swim team.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- 2016 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Team Captain - 2017, 2018 & 2019 MVP Scholars swim team
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 1 season
- 2011 YMCA Flushing Flyers (Gold)
- Team Captain 2018-2019 , 2019-2020
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Rich Finkelstein
- High School Head Coach
- Michelle Ryan
Events
- Camp/Event
- YMCA Nationals Long Course Championship
- 7/30/19 to 8/03/19
- Qualified in the 100m butterfly, with a new best time of 1:00.84, the 100m backstroke, with a time of 1:04.80, the 50m butterfly, with a new best time of 27.51, the 50m backstroke, with a time of 30.20, and the 200m medley relay, with a new 50m backstroke time of 30.01, and the 400m medley relay, with a new 100m backstroke time of 1:04.68.
- Camp/Event
- YMCA Short Course National Championships
- 4/01/19 to 4/05/19
- Qualified in the 100yd backstroke, 200yd medley relay and 400yd medley relay, and performed new best times in all time trial events with a 1:57.19 in the 200yd backstroke, 2:00.06 in the 200yd IM and 2:00.40 in the 200yd butterfly
- Camp/Event
- YMCA NY State Championships
- 3/15/19 to 3/17/19
- State Champion in the 15-19 100yd backstroke- 1st place time of 54.09 ; Qualified for YMCA Nationals in the 100yd backstroke with a time trial best time of 53.91 ; 2nd place in the 500yd freestyle with a new best time of 4:57.96; 3rd place in the 100yd butterfly with a new best time of 53.57
- Camp/Event
- Public School Athletic League High School A Championships
- 2/09/19 to 2/10/19
- 7th place in the 200yd IM and 8th place in the 100yd backstroke
- Camp/Event
- FLY Fran Schnarr Sprint Meet
- 1/27/19 to 1/27/19
- 4th place Overall High Points in the Open Boys Section - 1st place in the 50yd backstroke, new PB 26.14; 4th place in the 100yd IM, new PB 58.34; 3rd place in the 50yd butterfly, new PB 25.31; 6th place in the 50yd breaststroke, new PB 31.66
- Camp/Event
- YMCA Holiday Invitational Meet
- 12/07/18 to 12/09/18
- New best times in 500yd freestyle - 4:58.78, 100yd backstroke - 55.43, 50yd backstroke 26.21, 200yd IM - 2:03.76, 100yd freestyle - 51.78, 50yd freestyle 23:57, 200yd freestyle - 1:55.45.
- Camp/Event
- YMCA Nationals
- 7/30/18 to 8/03/18
- Achieved personal best LCM times in the 200m backstroke (2:22.59), 200m IM (2:26.18) and 50m backstroke relay leg (31.04)
- Camp/Event
- Eastern Zone Championships
- 3/29/18 to 3/31/18
- 4th place 15-18 year old 200 yard backstroke- best time of 1:59.84 in preliminaries and 1:59.34 in finals
- Camp/Event
- YMCA NY State Championships
- 3/16/18 to 3/18/18
- 4th place - 200yd back - best time 2:02.61 / 6th place - 200yd IM- best time 2:05.90 / 6th place - 100yd back - best time 56.43 / 9th place 100yd fly - best time 55.79
- Camp/Event
- PSAL A City Championships
- 2/03/18 to 2/04/18
- 9th place 100 yard backstroke - 57.22 / 11th place 100 yard butterfly - 57.22
Additional Sports
- Cross Country
- 1 year
- Sophomore Team
- Other
- 2 years
- Varsity Team
- Archery Team- 3rd place NYC High School Championships, April 14, 2018
Statistics
| Event | 2016 Varsity Team | 2011 YMCA Flushing |
|---|---|---|
| 200Y Free | 1:57.00 | 1:54.74 |
| 100Y Back | 59.76 | 53.91 |
| 100Y Breast | 1:14.61 | 1:10.81 |
| 100Y Fly | 56.84 | 53.57 |
| 400Y Free Relay (Split) | 54.52 | 50.69 |
| 200Y Med Relay (Split) | 25.69- fly | 25.68 (back) |
| 200Y IM | 2:10.71 | 2:00.06 |
| 50M Free | 27.44 | |
| 50Y Free | 23.57 | |
| 100M Free | 1:00.45 | |
| 100Y Free | 51.78 | |
| 200M Free | 2:09.64 | |
| 400M Free | 4:41.54 | |
| 500Y Free | 4:57.96 | |
| 1000Y Free | 10:31.68 | |
| 1650Y Free | 18:15.04 | |
| 50M Back | 29.90 | |
| 50Y Back | 25.68 | |
| 100M Back | 1:03.71 | |
| 200M Back | 2:20.24 | |
| 200Y Back | 1:57.19 | |
| 50Y Breast | 31.66 | |
| 100M Breast | 1:22.77 | |
| 200M Breast | 2:57.16 | |
| 200Y Breast | 2:34.15 | |
| 50M Fly | 27.51 | |
| 50Y Fly | 25.31 | |
| 100M Fly | 1:00.84 | |
| 200M Fly | 2:32.29 | |
| 200Y Fly | 2:00.40 | |
| 200Y Free Relay (Split) | 22.84 | |
| 200M Med Relay (Split) | 30.01 (back) | |
| 400M Med Relay (Split) | 1:04.68 | |
| 200M IM | 2:23.07 | |
| 400M IM | 5:26.55 | |
| 400Y IM | 4:34.74 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Algebra I Honors, US History Honors, Physics Honors, Algebra II Honors, US Government Honors, English Honors, Global History Honors, College CalculusAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Physics, AP English Language, AP Spanish, AP Calculus, AP English Literature, AP ChemistryRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsPrincipal's List - 99.5 GPA NYS Comptroller's Award Physical Education Excellence Award for Perfect Average National Honor Society Gold Honor Roll Silver Honor Roll
- ActivitiesChess team - ranked player
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