2013-14 Men's Swim & Dive Roster

Taylor Hand

  • Position Back/Fly
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Colorado Springs, CO
  • High School Discovery Canon Campus School
  • Major Business Administration

Biography

PERSONAL...
Son of Rich and Justine Hand.

AT DRURY...
SOPHOMORE

Taylor had a best time of 9:54.58 in the 1000 Free at the GLVC Championships . . . Hand recorded his other top times all at the UALR Christmas Invitational, a 4:49.59 in the 500 Free, a 54.63 in the 100 Back and a 1:55.14 in the 200 Back.

FRESHMAN
Had top times of 1:54.57 in the 200 Back and 53.58 in the 100 Fly at the Mizzou Invitational ... His top time of 53.79 in the 100 Back came at the New South Conference Championships.

PREP...
Was the MVP for Discovery Canyon Campus School his sophomore, junior and senior seasons ... Best times were 53.24 in the 100 Back and 1:55.46 in the 200 Back ... Broke Discovery School records in the 100 Back and 100 Fly and broke relay records in the 200 Free Relay, 200 Medley Relay and 400 Medley Relay ... On Principal's Honor Roll and Mayor's Top 100 team ... Graduated with a 4.5 grade point average.

TAYLOR'S FAVORITES...
Food: Chicken Parmesan
Restaurant: Noodles and Company
Musical Artist: Rise Against
Movie: V for Vendetta
Magazine: AP Magazine

TOP TIMES
100 Back.....53.79
200 Back.....1:54.57
500 Free....4:49.59
1000 Free....9:54.58

Historical Player Information

  • 2012-13Freshman

    Back/Fly
  • 2013-14Sophomore

    Back/Fly