2011-12 Men's Swim & Dive Roster

Jason Bell

  • Position IM/Breast
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Houston, TX
  • High School Klein Collins
  • Major Biology/Pre-Dental

Biography

PERSONAL...
Son of Michael and Linda Bell.

AT DRURY...
JUNIOR

Competed in four events for the Panthers at the 2012 NCAA-II National Meet with his highest finish of eighth in the 1650 Free (15:38.84). . . Had a top 20 finish in the 400 IM coming in 15th (4:00.52). . . Was 22nd in the 1000 Free (9:33.49) and placed 25th in the 500 Free (4:36.72).

SOPHOMORE
Jason competed in four events for the Panthers at the 2010 NCAA-II National Meet with his best finish of 10th coming in the 400 IM. . . Jason was 18th in the 1650 Free and had a pair of 28th place finishes in the 1000 Free and the 500 Free. . . Took first place in the 400 IM at the New South Conference Championships.

FRESHMAN
Competed at the 2009 NCAA-II National Championship for the Panthers and finished 25th in the 1650 Free and 30th in the 1000 Free. . . Also qualified for nationals in the 400 IM and the 500 Free.

PREP...
Qualified for the Junior Nationals at state while at Klein Collins High School in Houston, Texas. . . In 2007 Jason was a state finalist in the 200 IM and in 2007-08 he competed at the Junior Nationals in the 200 IM, 400 IM and the 200 Breast. . . Is the 200 IM record holder at Klein Collins High School. . . Graduated with a 3.9 grade point average.

JASON'S FAVORITES...
Food: Seafood
Restaurant: Aunt Martha's Pancakes
Musical Artist: ZZ Top
Movie: A-Team
Magazine: Texas Fish and Game
TV Show: Lie To Me
Hobbies: Hunting, Fishing and Golfing 
Pro Athlete: Sean White
Your Dream Job: Deep Sea Fishing Guide

2009 NCAA-II NATIONALS...
1650 Free 16:24.09 (25th)
1000 Free 9:44.65 (30th)

2010 NCAA-II NATIONALS...
400 IM 10th (4:00.55)
1650 Free 18th (16:05.67)
500 Free 28th (4:39.64)
1650 Free 28th (16:05.67)

2012 NCAA-II NATIONALS...
1650 Free.....8th (15:38.84)
400 IM.....15th (4:00.42)
1000 Free.....22nd (9:33.49)
500 Free.....25th (4:36.72)

Historical Player Information

  • 2010-11Junior

    IM/Breast
  • 2011-12Senior

    IM/Breast