VMI Athletics

2015-16: Competed in every regular season meet...finished second in the 50 free at Loyola...was fourth in that event at NJIT...placed fourth against Manhattan in the 100 free.

2015 CCSA Championships: Improvement continued at the CCSA meet, where he lowered his best 100 free time by nearly half a second...finished 19th overall...22nd in the 50 free...involved in the team's fastest 200 medley and 200 free relays of the year.

2014-15: Swam in all four regular season meets...second in the 50 free both at Loyola and at home meet against W&L and Ferrum...put up a seasonal best of 21.99 in that event against W&L.

High School/Personal: Four-year letterwinner at Camden County HS...holds school records in 50 (22.18) and 100 (48.18) free...also holds school record in 100 back...three-time state meet participants...also swam in River City Swim League...brother Johnathon swam for Berry College...intends to major in biology.

Purdy's Top Career Times

50 free: 21.99 - 2014-15 vs. W&L/Ferrum
100 free: 49.17 - 2015 CCSA Championships