Dean Wolf Class: Senior Hometown: Strongsville, OH High School: St. Ignatius Event: Back/Free Birthdate: 01/03/1983

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Four-year letterwinner in swimming at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio ... four-time All-American (1999, 2000 and 2001 in 100 backstroke, 2001 in 50 freestyle) ... set school records in the 100 backstroke, 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay ... served as team captain in 2001 and won a regional championship in the 100 backstroke ... a three-time all-city and all-state selection ... helped the swimming team finish as state runners-up in 2000 ... member of the National Honor Society ... oldest of four children in the Wolf family ... born Jan. 3, 1983, in Cleveland, Ohio ... plans to major in chemical engineering ... enrolled in the First Year of Studies.

IRISH HEAD COACH TIM WELSH ON WOLF: "Dean is an excellent race-day competitor. He has very good short distance speed and will contribute in both sprint freestyle and backstroke events. There is a gentleman and a scholar aura about Dean that is wonderful to see."