Ryan Ashby Class: Freshman Hometown: Esicodini, Zimbabwe High School: Falcon Event: Free, Fly

Career: This first year member of the swimming team comes to ODU after a stellar athletic career at Falcon College in Zimbabwe … He represented his country as a member of the water polo and swim team and was awarded school honors as a participant on the rugby squad. Will be a contributor in freestyle and fly events.

Personal: Born October 29, 1982 … Son of Les and Denise Ashby … Has two brothers, Brendan (22) and Liam (14) … Majoring in exercise science.