Tyler Kaliszak Season 2011-12

PositionBREASTSTROKE/IM
YearFreshman
HometownMadison, Ala.
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Athlete: Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
In His MP3 Player: Wiz Khalifa
Last Concert He Attended: Wiz Khalifa
Film Favorites
Actor: Will Ferrell, Actress: Carrie Fisher, Director: George Lucas
Favorite Building on Campus: Wiley Dining Hall
Favorite Month: November
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Big City: Nashville
Unique Travel Locale: Panama City
Country He'd Like to Visit: Spain
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Fishing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Football
Furry Friend: Zoe, Mastiff

Before Purdue: Four-time Alabama state champion at Pope John Paul II High School in Huntsville, Ala.... won the 100 breaststroke and 200 IM as both a sophomore and senior... established a new Alabama state record in the 100 breast as a senior... Huntsville Times Elite Athlete of the Year as a sophomore... two-time Huntsville Times All-Elite Team selection... qualified for the U.S. Open, Senior Nationals and Junior Nationals on the club level... Southeastern Swimming and Southern Zone record holder.

Personal: Full name is Tyler John Kaliszak... born in Erie, Pa.... son of John and Kim Kaliszak... family also includes younger brothers Zack and Luke... intends to major in political science with a career ambition of becoming a lawyer.