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2021-22 Swimming & Diving Roster

Philip Costello

  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Olathe, Kan.
  • Major Leadership & Human Resource Management
  • High School Olathe East

Biography

On SLU’s all-time top performers lists (following the 2022-23 season) – eighth in the 100 breast (55.67), 13th in the 200 breast (2:04.64).

2021-22 • SOPHOMORE | Meet-by-Meet Times
• Was second in the 100 breast (55.67, A-10 Championships), third in the 100 free (46.73, Phoenix Fall Classic), fifth in the 50 free (21.17, A-10 Championships) and fifth in the 200 breast (2:04.64, Phoenix Fall Classic) on SLU's lists of best times by each swimmer in 2021-22.
• Competed in 10 meets.
• A-10 Championships performances -- eighth in the 100 breast, eighth in the 400 free relay; also competed in the 200 breast.
• Third in the 200 breast at the Phoenix Fall Classic.

2020-21 • FRESHMAN
• Swam the Billikens' best time of the season in the 100 breast (56.47).
• Also was second in the 200 breast (2:06.08) on SLU’s lists of best times by each swimmer in 2020-21.
• A-10 Championships performances -- 10th in the 100 breast, sixth in the 200 medley relay, seventh in the 400 medley relay; also competed in the 200 IM and 200 breast.

PRIOR TO SLU
• Was a four-year member of Olathe East’s varsity swim team, competing primarily in the 100 breast, 200 breast, 200 IM and sprint freestyle events.
• Won state titles in the 100 breast, 200 medley relay and 400 free relay as a senior, and in the 100 breast and 200 medley relay in his junior season.
• All-State and All-Conference as a sophomore, junior and senior.
• Holds Olathe East’s 100 breast record, and swam on the 200 medley relay and 400 free relay teams that set school marks.
• Helped lead the Hawks to a 2020 state runner-up finish.
• Also competed for Empire KC Swim Club.

Historical Player Information

  • 2020-21Freshman

  • 2021-22Sophomore