Skinner on Ulatowski: "Rich has dedicated himself in the pool and the classroom to becoming a great student athlete at Tech. He has what it takes to compete at both the ACC and NCAA Championships this season."

2007-08: Placed 26th in the 50 free and 30th in both the 100 and 200 free at the ACC Championships ... Took eighth in the 50 and 100 free while placing 19th in the 200 free at the Nike Cup to help Tech win the team title ... Swam the first leg of the 200 free relay and the third leg of the 400 free relay to help the B team take fourth in both events ... Also helped the B team take eighth in the 800 free relay.

High School: A swimmer for Notre Dame H.S. and the Woodbridge Aquatic Club ... Earned All-American and all-state honors all four years ... Set the state record in the 50 freestyle as a senior ... Helped his high school 200 free relay squad post the fastest time in the country as a freshman ... A multiple state champion and junior national qualifier with the club team.

Personal: Richard Joseph Ulatowski was born on Feb. 27, 1988, in Stamford, Conn. ... Son of Susan Anderson and John Ulatowski ... Sister, Michelle, was a swimmer for the University of Connecticut ... Major undecided.