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2006-07 Men's Swimming and Diving

Tim Newton

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Westminster, MD
  • Highschool McDonough

Biography

Senior (2006-07):

Newton finished his Emory career as one of the most decoratedswimmers in school history, earning 10 All-America certificateswith the Eagles, the sixth-most in the program's history. This season, he earned All-America certificates in the 500-free andthe 800-free relay, and All-America honorable mentions in the200-free and the 1650 free.  During the season, Newtonrecorded a school-record time of 1:40.12 in the200-freestyle.  He was crowned the UAA Champion in the500-free, after finishing first in the event at the ConferenceChampionship meet.  Newton also earned a prestigious NCAAPostgraduate Scholarship for his performance both in and out of thepool.

Junior (2005-06):

Newton, a junior, earned the title of National Champion with hiswin in the 500-yard freestyle competition at the NCAA Division IIInational championships.  Newton also earned All-Americacertificates with his third place finish in the 400-yard individualmedley and his fifth place finish in the 800-yard freestylerelay.  Newton also earned one All-America Honorable Mentionin the 1650-yard freestyle competition.  Newton earnedAll-Conference honors in three events including the title ofConference Champion with his win in the 800-yard freestyle relay

Sophomore (2004-05):

Newton, a sophomore, qualified for the NCAA Division IIInational championships for the second consecutive season. This yearNewton acquired three All-America certificates. Newton finishedthird in the 500-yard freestyle and sixth in the 400-yardindividual medley. He also swam a leg on the 800-yard freestylerelay team which finished sixth. Newton holds the fifth-fastesttime in school history in the 500 free. Newton currently has fivecareer All-America certificates. Newton finished 13th on the teamof 40 competitors this season in points scored in dual andchampionship meets.

Freshman (2003-04):

Freshman Tim Newton earned All-America certificates at thenational championships, in the 500-yard freestyle and as a memberof the 800-yard freestyle relay. Newton placed fourth in the nationin the 500 free with a time of 4:34.24. His time was the secondfastest on the team this season and made him the fourth-fastestindividual in that event in school history. Newton also earnedAll-America honorable mention recognition by placing 11th in the400-yard individual medley.

Career Best Times:

22.86 50 Free 2/18/2005 Emory University Invite
47.48 100 Free 12/1/2005 2005 Miami Invitational
1:40.12 200 Free 11/30/2006 2006 Miami Invitational
4:26.00 500 Free 3/16/2006 2006 NCAA Mens Swimming & Diving Champs
9:59.89 1000 Free 12/5/2003 MIAMI INVITE 2003 (shaved)
15:44.19 1650 Free 11/30/2006 2006 Miami Invitational
27.99 50 Back 1/21/2006 Emory vs. Transylvania Univ. and Wittenburg U
2:02.42 200 Back 2/18/2005 Emory University Invite
1:01.12 100 Breast 2/17/2006 Emory Invitational 2006
2:09.13 200 Breast 3/18/2004 NCAA's MEN 2004
26.94 50 Fly 12/5/2003 MIAMI INVITE 2003 (shaved)
57.17 100 Fly 12/5/2003 MIAMI INVITE 2003 (shaved)
2:00.65 200 Fly 2/17/2006 Emory Invitational 2006
1:55.43 200 IM 11/30/2006 2006 Miami Invitational
3:58.83 400 IM 3/16/2006 2006 NCAA Mens Swimming & Diving Champs

Quote:

"The best thing about this team goes beyond its support intraining. The team is a family with everyone looking out for eachother, especially the upperclassmen looking out for the freshmen. Ican only hope to keep up this tradition."

Historical Player Information

  • 2003-04Freshman

    Breast, Free
  • 2004-05Sophomore

    Breast, Free
  • 2005-06Junior

    Breast, Free
  • 2006-07Senior

    Breast, Free
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