Miguel Rodriguez

Position:
Freestyle
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Wilmington, N.C.
High School:
Cape Fear Academy

Young on Rodriguez: “Miguel’s explosiveness will be critical to our team’s success this season. He is a consistent relay performer for the ‘Cats, and the coaches are already excited for him to taper and shave to greatness during his senior season.”

Wildcat Career: School-record holder as a member of the 200 free relay (1:24.07/2008) and the 400 free relay (3:03.40/2008) … Wildcat Top-10 performer in 50 free (21.63/7th), 100 free (46.81/3rd) and 100 back (54.62/9th) … 2008 CCSA champion as a member of the 400 free relay (3:03.40) … 2008 All-CCSA honors for 100 free (46.81/3rd) and as a member of the 200 free relay (1:24.07/2nd) … 2008 CCSA championship finalist (50 free/5th, 100 back/8th, 100 free/3rd) … All-CAA honoree for contribution to 400 freestyle relay at 2006 CAAs … 2007 CAA consolation finalist (100 fly/15th) … conference championship relay team member (2006, 2007, 2008) … individual event winner against Wingate (2005-06) … relay event winner against CAA Pod Meet (2005-06), Duke (2005-06), James Madison/William & Mary (2005-06) and VMI (2006-07).

Prep/Personal: Team captain and MVP … played soccer and tennis … Presidential Scholar.