Prior to SMU: Was a member of National Honors Society... Swam for Upper Main Line YMCA... Was a National Champion five times and was a member of the men's national team... Also lettered in soccer and lacrosse.
Personal: Chose SMU for the school's academics, athletics, good team environment and coaching staff... Lists Aaron Peirsol and Thomas Shields as his favorite athletes... Parents are James and Laura Rauth... Has two sisters.