Jared Kauffman
	Class: Sophomore Hometown: Greer, S.C. High School: St. Joseph's Position: IM/BR

At a glance: Competed as a freshman in three events at the Big Ten championships ... competed primarily in breaststroke and individual events in his rookie season.

As a freshman (2012): Posted a personal best time at the Big Ten championships in the 100 breaststroke, finishing in 55.69 ... also competed in the 200 breaststroke and 200 individual events at the conference meet ... at a tri-meet against Michigan and Penn State Jared swam on the 200 medley relay that took third-place ... helped the Buckeyes defeat Harvard by placing fourth in the 100 breaststroke ... ranked as Ohio State's third top 100 breaststroke swimmer, as well as fourth best in the 200 breaststroke ... named an Ohio State Scholar-Athlete.

Background: Jared attended St. Joseph's high school in Greenville, South Carolina ... four-time team most valuable swimmer ... conference record holder in the 100 breaststroke, 200 IM, 100 butterfly and 200 freestyle ... plans to major in exercise science at Ohio State.