On Benedick: Local recruit who adds depth to the middle distance freestyle events ... his brother Chris swam at Maryland during the late '80s.

Before Maryland: Four-year letterwinner at DeMatha ... holds three school records at DeMatha (200-free, 200-IM, 500-free) ... MVP of the team his junior and senior seasons ... also the team's top point scorer as a junior.

Personal: Born Oct. 11, 1983 ... son of Caroline and Gerald Benedick ... a mechanical engineering major.

Matt Benedick Class: Sophomore Hometown: College Park, Md. High School: DeMatha Position: Free/IM Birthdate: 10/11/1983