Peter Politi
	Class: Senior Hometown: Newburgh, N.Y. High School: Newburgh Free Academy Event: Freestyle Birthdate: 04/01/1983 HS Coach: Jeff Benton

Junior: Set career-best time in the 500 free (4:33.98) at the Big Ten Championships...posted season-best times in the 100 free (45.91) and 200 free (47.11) at the Big Ten Championships...took first-place honors in the 100 free at Eastern Michigan (47.65)...earned second-place honors in the 200 free against Oakland (1:43.37).

Sophomore: Posted fifth-best time on the team in the 500 free (4:44.09)...sixth-best time in the 200 free (1:44.54)...posted his best times in the 50 (22.51) and 100 (47.11) free at Big Ten Championships.

Freshman: Competed in the 100, 200 and 500 freestyle events at the Big Ten Championships.

Prep: Captain his senior year...three-time All-American and state champion...swam for the Newburgh Shark club team...participated in Junior Nationals in 1999 and 2000.

Personal: Born April 1, 1983...son of Peter and Mary Ann Politi...a criminal justice major.

Politi's Career Bests
100 Free: 45.81 - 200 Free: 1:39.20- 500 Free: 4:33.98