UC San Diego

AS A JUNIOR IN 2005-06: Scored points at the PCSC Championships in the 200 free, placing sixth with a time of 1:42.85... led off with a NCAA ‘B’ time at the PCSC’s in the 800 free relay with a time of 1:43.23... at the Speedo Cup, Dong swam the 100 breast with a time of 59.02.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2004-05: Co-captain for the 2005-06 season... recorded season best times in the 100 breast (58.03) and the 200 breast (2:07.11) at the Speedo Cup, helping UCSD to an amazing second-place finish against several D-I programs.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2003-04: Earned All-American honors as a freshman with a sixth-place finish at the NCAA Championships in the 200 breast... also an honorable mention All-American in the 100 breast... owns personal best times of 57.67 in the 100 yard breast and 2:05.80 in the 200 yard breast.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Valley Christian HS in Cerritos, Calif. where he notched fourth place finishes in the 100 breast and 100 free... other high school activities included Student Council, Surf Club, and Writing Club.

PERSONAL: Born September 12, 1984 in Paramount, Calif.... parents are Thomas and Michelle Dong... two siblings, Rachel and Bethany... General Biology major at Revelle College... hobbies include surfing and playing music (guitar, piano, saxophone).