Drury University Athletics

PERSONAL...
Son of Nelson and Marianne Ross.

AT DRURY....
SENIOR
Walter was in four events at the 2016 NCAA-II National meet including the second place 200 Free Relay team . . . Was 27th in the 50 Free, 32nd in the 100 Fly and 37th in the 100 Free at Nationals. . . Walter also was on the Breech Pool record setting 200 Free Relay team (1:20.27).

JUNIOR
Walter competed in three events for the Panthers at the 2015 NCAA-II National meet and was on the fifth place 200 Free Relay team (1:19.54). . . Placed 15th in the 50 Free (20.43) and was 39th in the 100 Free (45.48).

SOPHOMORE
Placed 47th in the 50 Free at Nationals with a 20.97.

FRESHMAN
Walter had two of his fastest times at the New South Conference Championships with a 46.85 in the 100 Free and a 1:43.47 in the 200 Free ... Recorded a 21.12 in the 50 Free at the Mizzou Invitational.

PREP...
Walter was a 2012 Junior National competitor and posted best times of 21.47 in the 50 Free short course and 46.74 in the 100 Free in short course competition ... Was the state runner-up in the 100 Back in 2011 ... Was a USA Swimming Academic All-American for Sunnyslope High School in Phoenix, Arizona ... Played for the state championship LaCrosse team while at Sunnyslope ... Was a member of the National Honor Society.

WALTER'S FAVORITES...
Food: Pineapple
Restaurant: Las Glorias
Musical Artist: The Expendables
Movie: Warrior
TV Show: Two and a Half Men
Hobbies: Cycling
Pro Athlete: Roland Schoeman
Your Dream Job: Physical Therapist

2014 NCAA-II NATIONALS...
50 Free.....47th (20.97)

2015 NCAA-II NATIONALS...
200 Free Relay....5th (1:19.54)
50 Free...15th (20.43)
100 Free....39th (45.48)

2016 NCAA-II NATIONALS...
200 Free Relay....2nd (1:19.23)
50 Free.....27th (20.48)
100 Fly.....32nd (49.47)
100 Free.....37th (45.47)