Jan. 6, 2005
This is the sixth in a series that spotlights the 10 freshmen on Notre Dame’s 2004-05 roster. This edition features distance freestyler Rob Seery, who at the midseason point ranks fourth on the Irish – and seventh in the BIG EAST Conference – in both the 1,000-yard freestyle (season-best 9:42.44) and the 1,650 free (16:08.11). He also has a BIG EAST “A” cut in the 500 free (4:37.95) and has posted “B” cuts in the 100 free (47.63) and 200 free (1:44.49).
Full Name – Robert Seery
Hometown – Garden City, New York
High School and Club teams -Garden City High School and Long Island Aquatic Club (LIAC)
Family Members -Mom, Dad, two sisters: Lauren (21) and Caroline (15)
Anticipated Major – Accounting
What has been most difficult thing to adjust to in college? – manage studying and doing work when we have away meets
What is your favorite thing about Notre Dame? – the people
Nicknames – Skeet
What were your high school’s nickname and colors – Trojans, maroon and gray
What made you stick with swimming over the years – I started swimming in 10th grade, and I was pretty good at it, so I stuck to it.
Favorite swimmer – Josh Davis
Describe yourself in the pool and out – relatively quiet in both aspects
What has surprised you most about Ireland – There are not that many red heads
Favorite food – Filet
Favorite TV show – The Simpsons
Favorite actor – Russell Crowe, Harrison Ford
Best movie you’ve seen recently – The Girl Next Door