Jess Hardel Class: Sophomore Hometown: Berlin, Wis. High School: Berlin Height: 5-10 Event: Free/Fly

2005-06: Set season-best times in the 100 backstroke, 200 back, 200 IM and 400 IM at the Midwest Invitational ... finished second in the 400 IM, sixth in the 200 IM and fourth in the 200 back at that event ... finished fifth in both the 200 IM and 100 back at Western Illinois ... took fifth in the 200 IM and sixth in the 100 back in a triangular against Valparaiso & South Dakota State. High School: Named swimmer of the year three times as a high school athlete ... earned four letters. Personal: Parents are Daniel and Teresa Hardel ... will be majoring in biology ... career goal is to become a nurse or a veterinarian ... lists his high school team earning a runner-up finish at sectionals as his most memorable sports experience ... enjoys reading and working on a potter's wheel ... recipient of the Herb Kohl scholarship.