Swimmer: Jon Buchanan
Year Joined Raiders: 1999
Swimming competitively since the age of: 7
High School: Beavercreek High School
College: University of Pittsburgh
College Major: Engineering
Favorite Events: 1650 Free, 500 Free, 400 IM, 200 IM
Top Yard times: 500 Free (4:29.92), 1000 Free (9:22.74), 1650 Free (15:39.46), 200 Back (1:51.78), 200 Breast (2:09.17), 400 IM (3:59.38), 200 IM (1:53.67)
Top meter times: 1500 Free (16:16.89), 400 Free (4:08.73), 400 IM (4:40.21), 200 IM (2:14.72)
High School Highlights: GWOC Swimmer of the Year (2004); Beavercreek Boys' team finished 5th at State Championships (2004); Broke school records in 500 Free and 200 IM; District Champion (200 IM) senior year, State qualifier freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years; state finalist sophomore, junior, and senior years
USA-Swimming Highlights: Raider record holder, Sectional qualifier and finalist, Jr. National qualifier and finalist, Ohio State Record holder, National "Top 16" ranked
Extracurricular Clubs/Groups/Sports besides swimming: Band, National Honor Society
What you do in your free time: What free time?
Favorite Food: Spaghetti
Favorite Movie: "The Patriot"
Favorite Color: Red
Best Part About the Raider Program: Making lasting friendships
Tip for the Younger Swimmers: Keep your mouth shut and work hard.

Media announcement 1/26/05