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IN 2007-08: Named Maine's 2007-08 Most Valuable Swimmer... Finished seventh in the 1650 free and eighth in the 400 IM at the America East Championships... Won the 1000 free and the 500 free against Rhode Island (10/27)... Won the 200 fly, the 500 free and the 200 IM at Stony Brook (11/10)... Won the 800 free at Fairfield (11/11)... Won the 400 IM at Bowdoin (11/19)... Won the 1650 free at Rhode Island (11/30)... Won the 200 IM at BU (12/8)... Won the 800 free and the 200 IM at Providence (1/19) Won the 200 fly against BC (1/25)... Won the 800 free relay against Dartmouth (2/2). BEFORE MAINE: Captained his senior year for coach Stacy Overgaard at Highland Park ... Primarily swam distance freestyle, fly and IM ... Named All-State swimmer ... State qualifier 2004-2007 ... Four year All-Conference and section champion ... Named All Conference for cross country ... Also competes in triathlons ... Class valedictorian. PERSONAL: Majoring in marine science ...Born November 20, 1988 ... Son of Jean and Paul Bender. |
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