Dennis Knipfer
Dennis Knipfer

Player Profile
Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Sturgeon Bay, Wis.

High School:
Sturgeon Bay

Height:
6-4

Event:
Back/IM

2007-08: Set career-best times in the finals of three events at the Horizon League Championships, placing 10th in the 200 backstroke and 15th in both the 100 back and 400 IM ... placed third in the 100 back against South Dakota State Dec. 8 ... took third in the 200 back in a win over Wheaton Nov. 2.

2006-07: Established season-best times in three events at the Horizon League Championships, winning the consolation final in the 200 backstroke, placing 11th in the 400 IM and 14th in the 100 back ... recorded highest finish of season with a second-place effort in the 400 IM against Western Illinois Jan. 27 ... placed fourth in the 100 back at Valparaiso Nov. 11 ... took fourth in his first event at UWM, the 200 back against Wright State Oct. 20.

High School: Won numerous state championships and All-America honors in his career at Sturgeon Bay High School ... helped his team to WIAA Division II State titles all four years and was part of the 200 medley relay team that set the WIAA State record ... named team's "Most Dedicated" as a senior.

Personal: Son of Tom and Ellen Knipfer ... lists the four high school state championships that he was a part of as most memorable sports experience ... enjoys wakeboarding ... has been a volunteer with the Special Olympics since the eighth grade ... major is engineering.