Steven Benecki Class: Sophomore Hometown: Fairfax, Va. High School: Chantilly Position: Free

2006-07: Finished fifth in the 200 free (1:42.68), seventh in the 500 free (4:39.26) and 12th in the 1,650 free at the CAA Championships...member of the 800 free relay squad which was crowned CAA Champion (6:43.12).

Prep: Earned four varsity letters in swimming at Chantilly...named MVP for the Chargers in 2006...on the honor roll...member of the FISH Club team, as well as the Franklin Glen Gators summer league team for 12 years.

Personal: Born on Nov. 30, 1987...son of Ray and Joanne Benecki...has two younger brothers, Matthew and Kevin...father, Ray, swam for Cornell (1970-71) and Delaware (1972-75)...major is undeclared.