Ben Colley

Position:
Butterfly, Backstroke, Freestyle
Height:
6-4
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Williamsburg, Va.
High School:
Lafayette

Career Best Times: 21.24 in 50-yard freestyle; 46.03 in 100-yard freestyle; 1:40.16 in 200-yard freestyle; 49.59 in 100-yard backstroke; 1:50.89 in 200-yard backstroke; 49.81 in 100-yard butterfly; 1:48.26 in 200-yard butterfly.

Prep: Graduated from Lafayette High School in Williamsburg, Va. ...four-year varsity swimmer...specialized in 100 fly and 100 back...played basketball his senior year as a power forward...led swim team to state championship as a freshman...captain of swim team as a senior...named all-district in swimming four times...also tapped for all-state swimming team four times...an all-district selection in basketball as a senior...state champion in the 100 back twice and 100 fly once in Virginia high school ranks...state high school record holder in 100 back (49.59), 100 fly (49.81) and 200 fly (1:48.26)...as a senior he won state title in 100 fly, placed second in 100 back and led team to third place finish...his junior year he was state title winner in 100 back and runner-up in 100 fly...also captured state crown in 100 back as a sophomore...vice president of Pep Club and member of Key Club.

Personal: Given name is Ben William Colley...stands 6-4 tall...son of Jay and Cindy Colley...was born September 30, 1993 in Williamsburg, Va. ...his father, Jay Colley, has done broadcasting for football and basketball for College of William & Mary for 30 years...undeclared major.

11 Questions With Freshman Ben Colley

Section #2: Hobbies & Interests

1. Away from the pool and academics, I like to spend time hanging out with friends, playing Xbox.

2. The best movie I've seen recently is Ted.

3. If I could compete in another sport at UNC it would be basketball.

4. The music act I'd most like to see in person is Drake.

Section #3: Food & Beverage

1. After a big meet, I'd like to eat at a buffet spread that included fried chicken, spaghetti and cupcakes.

2. My favorite beverage is water.

3. My favorite food made by a relative is my grandmother's spaghetti sauce.

4. My favorite guilty pleasure food wise is cheese puffs.

Section #4: Personality