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2018-19 RIT Men's Track/Field Roster

Derek Swarthout

  • Position Sprints
  • Height 5-10
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Macedon, NY
  • Highschool Penfield
  • Major Mechanical Engineering Technology

Biography

TFRRS Athlete Profile 

2017-18:
 Competed in sprinting events during the outdoor season … was on the 4x400-meter relay team that finished fourth at the Atlantic Region Track and Field Outdoor Championship … finished in the top-five three times.

2016-17: competed in multiple sprint events during the indoor and outdoor season … finished in the top-10 thirteen times … set a new career best in the 800-meter (2:02.47).

2015-16: Competed in several sprints and middle distance events during the indoor and outdoor season … ran a personal best 38.05 in the 300-meters at the Highlander Invitational, placing ninth … also set a personal best time of 23.40 in the 200-meters at the Liberty League Outdoor Championships.

Before RIT: Ran track and field at Penfield High School ... 2013, 2014 team MVP ... 2012 most improved player ... two-year all-league ... 2013, 2014 section V team member.

Personal: Mechanical engineering technology major ... son of Gail and Jeff Swarthout ... has one sister, Britney.

Historical Player Information

  • 2014-15First Year

    Sprints
    5'10"
  • 2015-16Sophomore

    Sprints
    5'10"
  • 2016-17Junior

    Sprints
    5'10"
  • 2017-18Junior

    Sprints
    5'10"
  • 2018-19Senior

    Sprints
    5'10"