Stewart Norman

Position:
Freestyle, Butterfly
Height:
5-10
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Cary, N.C.
High School:
Woodberry Forest

General: One of the Tar Heels' more versatile swimmers...three-time returning letterman...adds depth in the breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle events...one of the team's quiet but effective leaders...swam for UNC alumnus Dan Flack while competing with the Raleigh Swim Association.

2005-06: Set three career best times at the ACC Championships with a 21.25 in the 50-yard freestyle, 46.65 in the 100-yard freestyle and a 51.23 in the 100-yard butterfly.

2004-05: Continued to gain experience in his second season on the squad...was one of four Tar Heels to race in the 50-yard freestyle time trial at the ACC Championships...had his career best time in the 100-yard freestyle at the Nike Cup.

2003-04: Was one of the busiest Tar Heels' competing for Carolina in three different strokes...set season bests in the freestyle and butterfly events against Clemson while setting a season best in the backstroke at the Nike Cup.

Prep: Graduated on May 24, 2003 from the Woodberry Forest School in Orange, Va....swam his final two years in high school after playing soccer and lacrosse as a freshman and sophomore.... was named All-Prep, All-Central Virginia, All-State and second-team All-America...was one of the team's co-captains his senior year...member of swimming squad which won state championship four years in a row.

Personal: Given name is Stewart James Norman...was born June 9, 1985 in Raleigh, N.C.....son of Rob and Carol Norman...has one brother who swam for Middlebury College....nicknamed Stew by his teammates.

Stewart Norman's Personality Profile
Major: Management & Society
Career Plans: Undecided
Hobbies: Painting, guitar, wakeboarding
Athlete Most Admired: Mike Minter
Biggest Sports Thrill: Just being around a great swimming program
Person With Greatest Influence on Athletic Career: My brother
Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby
Favorite Magazine: Men's Health
Favorite Food: Carolina BBQ
Favorite Movie: Rebel Without A Cause
Favorite TV Show: The Simpsons