Ian Smith Class: Sophomore Hometown: Hampton, VA High School: Hampton Event: Fly, Free

Career: Smith joined the Monarchs last year from nearby Hampton High School … Turned heads last year with a successful freshman season … Started out this year with personal best times in all his sprint events … Continues to make huge improvements as he becomes a leader for the sprinters … He also holds four high school records: 50 free, 100 free, 100 fly, and 100 backstroke.

Personal: Born June 30, 1983 … Son of John and Harrian Smith … Has two brothers. Adam (30) and Johnny (20), and Rachael (16). Major is undecided.