Colgate University Athletics

Records
Colgate First-year 800-yard Freestyle Relay - 7:05.53 with Ryan Mathes, Max Michael and Anders Brekke (2015)
Colgate First-year 200-yard Medley Relay - 1:37.53 with Ryan Mathes, Nick Konovalov and Trey Johnson (2016)
Colgate First-year 400-yard Medley Relay - 3:34.37 with Trey Johnson, Max Michael and Anders Brekke (2016)

2017-18 (Junior)
Events: Back/Free
Best Meets: Recorded two season best performances at the Patriot League Championships in the 100 and 200-yard back, with times of 54.12 and 2.02.91 respectively.

2016-17 (Sophomore)
Events:
Best Meets: Was the Raiders' highest finisher in the 200 backstroke with a clip of 2:01.90 at the Patriot League Championships… Also recorded times of 22.65 in the 50 free and 54.25 in the 100 back at the PL Championships.
 
2015-16 (Freshman)
Best Meets: Posted a lifetime best of 53.76 during the 100-back prelims at the Patriot League Championships. 
 
Before Colgate
Four-year member of swimming program at San Ramon Valley … Two-time EBAL finalist in 100 back and 100 fly events … Served as team captain during senior season … Earned MVP award for JV squad during sophomore season … Recipient of Coaches Award and Reagan Perry Inspirational Award … Also competed in water polo at San Ramon Valley during freshman season. 
 
Personal
Born: Ryan Charles Birdsall in Sacramento, Calif.
Family: Son of David and Marian Birdsall…has one sister.