Ben Herboth

Position:
Diving
Height:
5-8
Weight:
169
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Charlotte, N.C.
High School:
East Mecklenburg

General: An extraordinary in-state diving recruit...will be an immediate boost to the young diving program.

Prep: Graduated from East Mecklenburg High School on June 11, 2004...two-time first team All-America...seven-time East National qualifier...four-time Junior National qualifier...SW4A record holder on the one-meter...state champion senior year...Junior National silver and bronze medalist.

Personal: Given name is Benjamin James Herboth...was born August 31, 1985...son of Mark and Jan Herboth...has one brother and one sister...communications major...hobbies include music and sports...athlete he most admires is Kevin Martin...person he considers to have the most influence on his athletic career is club coach and former UNC diving coach Ted Hautau...favorite food is pizza...favorite movie is Shawshank Redemption.