Eric Smith

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
O'Fallon, Mo.
High School:
Fort Zumwalt South HS

2007-08 (JUNIOR) - Honored as a member of the Academic All-Big 12 second team ... swam to fifth-place recognition against conference rival Texas A&M in the 200 fly (1:58.80) ... was runner-up in the 100 fly (51.57) against Southern Illinois ... wrapped up season with an impressive third-place showing against Drury in the 100 fly (52.05).

2006-07 (SOPHOMORE) - Kicked off the season with a fourth-place showing in the 100 fly (52.00) at the Show-Me Showdown ... raced to fifth in the 50 free (22.29) against Texas A&M ... earned runner-up honors in the 100 fly (52.49) in the Tigers' trouncing of Truman State.

2005-06 (FRESHMAN) - Placed in the top-15 in the 100 fly (52.43) at Notre Dame's Shamrock Invite ... swam to sixth-place in the 200 fly (2:01.71) in the dual-season finale against Drury.

HIGH SCHOOL - Four-year letterwinner at Fort Zumwalt South ... an All-America performer ... four-time all-metro and all-conference and two-time all-state selection ... team captain and MVP three times ... holds Gateway Athletic Conference records in the 200 and 500 free ... also lettered in football and basketball ... member of Pep Club and honor roll in high school.

PERSONAL - Eric Smith is the son of Rodney and Annamarie Smith ... has an older sister, Jamie (25) ... aunt, Kim Smith, also attended Mizzou ... from same area as former Tiger star Chris McCrary ... majoring in business ... career ambition is to be a stockbroker on Wall Street.