Tim Martinelli

Height:
6-6
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Vero Beach, FL
High School:
Sebastian River
Position:
Freestyle

personal bests
50 free - 21.01
100 free - 45.27
200 free - 1:39.13

2011-12 Highlights: Swam the team[apos]s fastest 100 free and second-fastest 50 and 200 free ... career-best time of 1:39.13 in the 200 free is ninth-fastest in Academy history ... leadoff swimmer in the fastest 400 free relay group.

2010-11 Highlights:Swam the team[apos]s second-fastest 100 free time, the third-fastest 200 free and fourth-fastest 50 free times ... 100 free time of 45.27 is the 10th fastest in school history ... swam the third-leg of the team[apos]s fastest 400 and 800 free relay groups, which earned NCAA B-cuts ...earned all-MW in the 800 free relay ... set career-bests in all three individual events.

2009-10 Highlights:Competed in several dual meets throughout the season ... specialiazes in the 50, 100 and 200 freestyle events.

High School: Lettered four years in swimming for coach Scott Barlow ... two-year team captain ... All-American in the 100 and 200 freestyle ... also swam for Treasure Coast Swimming, also coached by Scott Barlow ... named Treasure Coast Swimmer of the Year ... team co-MVP ... finished third at the state championships in the 100 and 200 free.

Personal: Member of cadet squadron 6 ... son of Frank and Joan Martinelli ... has five sisters ... nickname is Tiny ... major is general engineering and plans on becoming a pilot ... hobbies include playing sports and watching movies ... favorite movie is Zoolander ... favorite food is steak ... favorite book is Game of Thrones ... biggest influence on his sports career has been his dad ... favorite athlete is Nathan Adrian ... pre-race rituals are to listen to music and stretch ... favorite quote: 'If winning doesn[apos]t matter then why do we keep score?'