Junior David Bonuchi won two diving titles and placed second in the other
2011-12 (SOPHOMORE): Finished fourth in the 100 breast (54.75) in the Big 12 Championships ... Part of the 200 medley relay and 200 free relay teams that took first-place honors at the Mizzou Invite ... Also finished second in the 100 breast at the Mizzou Invite ... Placed second in the 100 breast against Missouri State ... Named to the Academic All-Big 12 first team.
2010-11 (FRESHMAN): Won the 100 breaststroke (26.60), his first career event title, at the Show-Me Showdown ... Part of the winning 200 free relay squad and finished fourth in the 100 free (47.50) at the Show-Me Showdown ... Set a Mizzou Invite record in the 100 breast with a time of 54.58 ... Came in third in the 100 breast against Minnesota ... Part of the 200 medley relay team that set a new program record at the Big 12 Championships.
HIGH SCHOOL - Was a member of the Great Britain Junior Team... European Junior Champion in 50, 100, and 200 breast in 2009... won multiple national medals as a junior... club team National Champions in 2008-10.
PERSONAL - Mark Conroy is the son of Valerie and Andrew Conroy... enjoys soccer outside of swimming... favorite movie is Step Brothers... chose Mizzou for the facilities, coaching staff, and team atmosphere.
FAST FACTS:
Why did you choose Missouri?
I always wanted to come to the USA to swim in college, and the programme here at Mizzou has everything I need and more to be a succesful swimmer, including incredible facilities and staff. Obviously I was sad to leave ENGLAND behind, but I know it was a good decision. It rains too much at home.
How has the program at Mizzou made you a better swimmer?
It has given me the opportunity to work with some of the best coaches in the world, who really care about getting thebest out of you that they can. Being surrounded by a great team gives me the motivation to work hard even when I don't feel like it.
What is your best memory with the team?
My teammates trying to make me feel at home by using English accents and singing English songs. It really works!!!
Favorite food:Donner kebab from Elburton's "Chick King" What's on your iPod:Dance/House music, David Guetta, Tinie Tempah, Dizzee Rascal Favorite sports star:Ryan Giggs (Manchester United) Favorite movie:Anything with Ashton Kutcher, obviously, and Pirates of the Caribbean Quote to live by:"Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
