James Callaghan
James Callaghan
Height: 6-0
Year: Jr.
Hometown: Staten Island, N.Y.
High School: Monsignor Farrell
Events: Fly/IM
Home Address: Monsignor Farrell

SOPHOMORE (2016-17): Won the gold medal in the 200 fly at the Centennial Conference Championship (1:54.43) ... First UC men's swimmer to win a gold medal at the CC Championship since 2012 (Chris Smith) ... Took silver in the 400 IM while also shattering the program record with a time of 4:04.89, which he would break again with a time of 4:04.57 

FRESHMAN (2015-16): Placed 3rd in his first collegiate meet at Dickinson (10/31/15) with a time of 10:40.86 while also placing 3rd in the 200 fly (2:04.25) ... Regularly finished amongst the top of the squad in the 200 free 

Before Ursinus: Was named MVP of swim team at Monsignor Farrell High School ... Also broke the school record in the 200 IM 

Personal: Born August 17, 1996 ... Son of Gary and Joan Callaghan ... Has two siblings (25, 23) ... Health and Exercise Physiology major ... Part of Beard Radio and Relay for Life on campus

Why Ursinus? Swim team/Size/Campus/Proximity to Home

HONORS

  • One-time Centennial Conference champion (200 fly - 2017)