Will Colbert

Position:
Breaststroke,Freestyle
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Mequon, Wis.
High School:
University School of Milwaukee

Career Best Times: 54.27 in the 100-yard breaststroke, 2:02.30 in the 200-yard breaststroke, 21.68 in the 50-yard freestyle, and 48.17 in the 100-yard freestyle.

General: One of the top breaststroke recruits in the country...comes to Carolina already owning a time which would be the school record in the 100-yard breaststroke...a member of the USA National Youth Team in 2008-09.

Long Course Highlights: Holds the eighth fastest time for 15-16 year olds in United States history in the 100-meter breast...competed this summer at the 2009 US Open.

Prep: Attended the University School of Milwaukee in River Hills, Wis. where he was a member of the swim team for all four year...also played football his freshman year... a two-time Wisconsin high school swimming state champion and eight-time YMCA national champion...holds the national age group record in the 400 medley relay with his club team, Schroeder YMCA.

Personal: Name is Virgis William Colbert...son of Virgis and Angela Colbert...born August 10, 1991 in Mequon, Wis.

Colbert's Bonus Coverage
Academic Major at Carolina: Undeclared
Career Plans: Undecided
Hobbies: Traveling, fishing, boating
Biggest Sports Thrill: Representing Team USA at a swim meet in Vancouver, B.C.
People Who Have Had The Greatest Influence on My Athletic Career: My Mom
Favorite Book: In the Lake of the Woods
Favorite Magazine: ESPN The Magazine
Favorite Food: Mozzarella Sticks
Favorite Movie: Bad Boys 2
Favorite TV Show: NCIS
Favorite Website To Visit: Youtube.com
City I've Never Been To But Want To Visit: Sydney, Australia
Entertainment Figure I'd Most Like To Have Dinner With: Will Smith