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2011-2012:
• Swam exhibition in the 100 and 200 breaststroke and the 200 individual medley at the SEC Championship.
• Named to the SEC Winter Academic Honor Roll.
• Recognized by the UGA Athletic Association for having all As during his academic career.
• Named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll following the Fall and Spring Semesters.
2010-2011:
• Named to the SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll.
• Named to the Spring Athletic Director's Honor Roll.
High School:
• Graduated cum laude from the Isidore Newman School.
• Swam for Nu Wave Swim Club and was coached by James Winchester.
• Chosen as an All-American in the 100 butterfly.
• Named a three-time Academic All-American.
• Set the Louisiana state record in the 100 freestyle.
• Was a three-time Louisiana state champion in the 200 individual medley.
• Named an All-American in the 200 individual medley.
Personal:
• Born June 13, 1991.
• Son of Kell and Lucy Riess.
• Majoring in Political Science.
Collegiate Personal Bests:
100 Freestyle 45.75 12 Bulldog Last Chance
100 Breaststroke 56.37 12 SEC Championships
200 Breaststroke 2:04.52 12 South Carolina
200 Individual Medley 1:50.46 12 Bulldog Last Chance
