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Kilian Bishop Season 2023-24

Position
Backstroke/Freestyle
Height
5'9
Class
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown
Baton Rouge, La.
High School
University HS
Experience
RS

2022-23 SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll

Bishop’s Top Times
100 Back: 55.93 Denver and Air Force
200 Back: 2:04.59 Denver and Air Force

FRESHMAN SEASON (2022-23)
In the tri-team meet with Denver and Air Force, claimed 12th place in the 100-back with a time of 55.93 and 12th in the 200-back with a time of 2:04.59

HIGH SCHOOL
Prepped at University Lab School on LSU’s campus before moving to the college ranks… Earned four varsity letters over the course of his high school career… Was a seven-time All-State swimmer and LHSAA Division III champion in the 200 medley relay and 400 free relay… Was also runner-up in the 200 free and third in the 100 back… Swam for Tiger Aquatic Swim Team

PERSONAL
Full name is Kilian Rhys Bishop… Born on Sept. 15, 2003… Son of current LSU swimming head coach Rick Bishop; mother’s name is Pamela; has two brothers – Liam and Aidan… Coach Bishop swam in college at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst… Chose LSU because “the team and coaches were all very inviting and friendly. The team atmosphere and chemistry during meets are unmatched and are something I wanted to be a part of.”

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