Skinner on Tipton: "Emily prepared herself this summer for a significant sophomore season in the water."

2007-08: Posted the 25th best time in the 1650 free and 36th in the 500 free with a personal-best time at the ACC Championships ... Took 11th in the 1650 free with a personal best time at the Nike Cup ... Also placed 25th in the 500 free.

High School: Attended C. Milton Wright H.S. and also swam for the North Baltimore Aquatic Club ... Earned multiple All-Maryland honors ... Set a school record in the 500 free as a freshman ... Club won the state championship and the 2007 Spring Championships in New York ... A three-time Scholastic All-American.

Personal: Emily Joan Tipton was born on Aug. 30, 1989, in Baltimore, Md. ... Daughter of Charles and Christine Tipton ... Majoring in sociology, with emphasis on crime and deviance.