Valpo: Swam all three sprint freestyle races as a freshman ... competed in individual medley and breaststroke events as a sophomore ... also competed in the individual medleys ... earned the team's Most Improved Swimmer Award as a freshman.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Hilltoppers ... team captain as a junior and senior ... named Most Valuable Swimmer ... holds school records in the 50, 100, 200, and 500 freestyle and 200 individual medley.

Personal: Patrick is the son of Kevin and Alice Kirby ... major is psychology ... born December 5, 1983.