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Kaan Tayla Event: Sprint Freestyle/Butterfly
Class: Junior
Hometown: Ankara, Turkey
 
photo Skinner on Tayla: "Kaan is an impressive swimmer. I have been impressed with the way he manages his swimming and academics. We are excited to have him for two years."

SUNY Binghamton: Broke five American East records ... won the most outstanding swimmer as a freshman and sophomore ... swam in the final at the World University Games ... Won four events at the American East Championships.

High School: A member of the Buyuk Kole swim club ... represented Turkey at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece in the 50- and 100-meter freestyle events ... broke the 50- and 100-meter freestyle Turkish national record ... finished fourth at the European Junior Championships.

Personal: Kaan Tayla ... born Feb. 17, 1986 ... son of Ali and Suheyla Tayla ... majoring in geography.