Opened up his sophomore season with a pair of second place finishes in the 200 breast and 200 IM versus Keiser
Placed fifth in the 200 breast (1:59.88) "A" Final at the midseason Patriot Invitational.
Had three third place finishes in the 100 breast, 200 breast, and 200 IM in a tri-meet against UNT and Wagner
Closed the regular season with a 200 breast second place finish in a dual meet versus St. Thomas
Competed in three events at the ASUN Championships including two thirteenth place "B" Final finishes in the 100 breast (55.20) and 200 breast (2:01.57)
Closed the season at the CSCAA National Invitational Championship competing in three events, finishing thirteenth in the 400 IM "B" Final
Freshman (2024-25)
Opened his collegiate career with two top three finishes, finishing second in the 200 breast (2:07.19) and third in the 100 breast (58.59)Â against Indian River
Earned his first college victory in the 200 breast (2:05.91) in a dual meet versus Keiser
Recorded a third place finish at the Patriot Invitational in the 200 breast (2:00.33)
Picked up two wins in a dual meet versus St. Thomas, victorious in the 200 breast (2:04.95) and 200 IM (1:53.95)
Competed in three event finals at the ASUN Championships, 100 breast (54.88), 200 breast (1:59.74), and 200 IM (1:49.88)
Closed the season competing at the 2025 CSCAA National Invitational Championship
High School
Swam at Campbell College under Head Coach Robin Gordon
Served as team captain
Five-time member of schoolâs Interprovincial team, five-time major colors
Personal
Born on August 15, 2005 and grew up in Dundonald, Northern Ireland
Son of James and Nadene Hand
Majoring in Biochemistry
Hobbies include gaming on Playstation and MMA
Goal is to qualify for the Commonwealth Games 2026 and the Olympic Games in 2028