Xavier’s Rory Bostwick hopes to make a splash with Warriors

CEDAR RAPIDS - Xavier sophomore Rory Bostwick is an up-and-coming swimmer for the Washington boys' team.

Bostwick events include the 100-yard butterfly, 200 individual medley, 200 medley relay and the 400 freestyle relay.

'My favorite part about swimming is the feeling when you win a race and set a personal record after lots of hard work,” Bostwick said. 'We have a great group of guys and have an amazing team chemistry.”

Although Bostwick enjoys swimming, it also present challenges.

'The hardest part about morning practice is getting out of bed and getting into the cold pool at the start of practice,” Bostwick said.

Bostwick is up at 5 a.m. and is at Washington by 5:30 a.m. for practice.

'I get up at that time because I need to get better,” Bostwick said.

Bostwick is inspired by a lot of people, but the person he looks up to the most is another sophomore, James Breitbart.

'He has a great work ethic and gets better every day,” Bostwick said. 'Plus, he was able to make varsity as a sophomore.”

Teammate George Durin thinks Bostwick has a lot of potential.

'So far this season, he has swam a couple of varsity races and he has the potential to make the district team,” Durin said.

On Jan. 10, Bostwick was a member of the winning 200 freestyle relay, and placed third in the 50 freestyle and as a member of the 200 medley relay.

Bostwick's advice for any new swimmer is to work hard.

'You do not have to be good, but if you work hard and have motivation, then swimming can be a lot of fun,” Bostwick said.

The Warriors host Cedar Falls on Saturday at 12:30 p.m.