Ben Schulte
Ben Schulte
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • Hometown:
    Tumon, Guam
  • High School:
    Miami State High School
  • Major:
    Global Studies
  • Event(s):
    Breast/Free

Bio

As a junior: Put together another historic season in 2016-17 ... Started it by competing for Guam in the 2016 Rio Olympics ... Swam in the 100 breast, finishing fourth in his heat with a personal best time of 1:03.29 ... Also chosen as flag bearer for the opening ceremonies ... Earned 21 first-place finishes and 30 top-three finishes on the year ... Won three gold medals for the third-straight year at the MAAC Championships ... Won the 100 breast, 200 breast and 200 IM ... Qualified for NCAA 'B' Cut in the 100 breast ... Also helped 200 medley relay win the first relay gold medal in program history at the MAACs ... Helped 400 medley relay win a silver medal, the 400 free relay with a bronze and the 800 free relay win a bronze ... Named to the MAAC All-Academic Team.

As a sophomore: Matched his historic freshman season with another outstanding year in 2015-16 ... Earned 24 first-place finishes on the year ... Didn't take first place in just 10 events on the year ... Won three more gold medals at the MAAC Championships ... Finished first in the 100 breast (54.13), 200 breast (1:59.97) and 200 IM (1:49.01) ... Set school records in both breast events and also set a school record in the 100 free during a leg of the 400 free relay ... Member of 200 medley, 800 free, 400 medley and 400 free relay teams that set school records and took home medals at the MAAC Championships ... Won three events in the same meet on two occasions.

As a freshman: Put together one of the greatest seasons for a swimmer in program history in 2014-15 ... Won three gold medals at the MAAC Championships and was named the MAAC Outstanding Swimmer of the Meet ... Became first Bulldog to earn the honor ... Named MAAC Swimmer of the Week once and was a two-time ECAC Swimmer of the Week ... Won a total of 24 events on the year ... Set four individual school records and was a member of two school-record relay teams ... Won a gold in the 200 IM with a school-record time of 1:48.62, a gold in the 100 breast with a record time of 54.71 and a gold medal in the 200 breast with a record time of 2:01.03 ... Qualified for the NCAA "B" Cut in both the 200 IM and 100 breast ... Member of school-record 400 free and 400 medley relay teams ... Helped 400 free relay earn a bronze medal ... Competed at the AT&T U.S. Winter Nationals, finishing 33rd in both the 100 (55.42) and 200 (2:01.89) breast ... Won the 200 IM in every meet he swam it ... Won the 200 free in every meet but his first.

Before Bryant: Enjoyed an outstanding amateur career that included an appearance in the 2012 Olympics in London ... Competed for Guam in the 10k swim, finishing with a time of 2:03.35 ... Finished 14th at the FINA World Championships in 2011 ... Finished 15th at the FINA World Championships in 2013.

Personal: The son of Lourdes Aguon-Schulte and Greg Schulte ... Has two sisters, Valentina and Antonella.

News Mentions

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23 Bulldogs earn MAAC Academic Honor Roll accolade

EDISON, N.J. – 23 Bryant University student-athletes were named to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Academic Honor Roll, the league...

July 16, 2018

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Five Bulldogs to swim at CSCAA National Invitational

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Five Bryant University men’s swimmers will be headed to Annapolis, Md. for the 2018 College Swimming Coaches...

March 7, 2018

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Mays earns Rookie of the Meet honors, Bulldogs set program record at MAACs

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Freshman Matthew Mays (St Croix, Virgin Islands) earned Rookie of the Meet honors after finishing his first Metro...

February 17, 2018

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Bulldogs set MAAC record in 400 medley relay, claim third after Day 3

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Powered by four medals in back to back races and a sensational relay to finish the night, the Bryant University men&rsquo...

February 16, 2018

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Bryant sets new school record in 200 freestyle relay, sit fourth after Day 2

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After a pair of silver medals in the finals of Day 2, the Bryant University men’s swimming and diving team...

February 15, 2018

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Bryant places 11 on MAAC All-Academic Team

BUFFALO, N.Y. – On the eve of the first full day of competition at the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Swimming and Diving Championships,...

February 14, 2018

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Three school-record efforts place Bulldogs second after Day 1

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s swimming and diving team is off to a good start at the 2018 Metro Atlantic Athletic...

February 14, 2018

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Bulldogs poised for next step at MAACs

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – For two straight seasons, the Bryant University men's swimming and diving team has finished third at the Metro Atlantic...

February 13, 2018

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Hazlewood, Schulte honored for record-setting performances

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Senior Ben Schulte (Tumon, Guam) and freshman Trevor Hazlewood (Corpus Christi, Texas) were both honored for their...

February 7, 2018

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Bulldogs set three pool records in Senior Day win over Holy Cross

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Led by their six seniors, the Bryant University men’s swimming and diving team set three pool records in a 197-90...

February 3, 2018

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Bryant, Holy Cross set for Senior Day Saturday meet

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s swimming and diving team are looking to get back on track this Saturday as they...

February 2, 2018

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Schulte earns MAAC Men's Swimmer of the Week

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Senior Ben Schulte (Tumon, Guam) was named Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Men’s Swimmer of the Week after his...

January 31, 2018

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Bulldogs fall to Marist

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Senior Ben Schulte (Tumon, Guam) had a perfect four wins in four races on Saturday afternoon, but the Bryant University...

January 27, 2018

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Bulldogs to face another MAAC foe on Saturday

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – For the second time in as many weeks, the Bryant University men’s swimming and diving team will take on a fellow...

January 26, 2018

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Hazlewood breaks another school record in defeat vs. Harvard, Rider

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Freshman Trevor Hazlewood (Corpus Christi, Texas) broke the 1-meter dive school record, finishing with a score of 278.60,...

January 20, 2018

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Bulldogs resume 2017-18 season in meet with Harvard, Rider

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – For the first time in 48 days, the Bryant University men’s swimming and diving team will compete in a meet as the...

January 19, 2018

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Bryant finishes 2017 calendar year with third-place finish at Gompei Invite

WORCESTER, MASS. – In their final event of the 2017 calendar year, the Bryant University men’s and women’s swimming and diving...

December 4, 2017

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Mays, Schulte highlight strong Bryant showing at US Winter Nationals

COLUMBUS, OHIO – Senior Ben Schulte (Tumon, Guam) and freshman Matthew Mays (St. Croix, Virgin Islands) both secured “C” Final...

December 2, 2017

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Bulldogs to send four to 2017 AT&T Winter National Championships

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Four Bryant University men's swimmers will swim on the national stage starting Thursday night at the 2017 AT&T Winter...

November 27, 2017

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Bryant wins Harold Anderson Invite

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – For the second time in the last four seasons, the Bryant University men’s swimming and diving team won the Harold...

November 18, 2017

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Bulldogs set to compete in Harold Anderson Invitational

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s swimming and diving team takes part in the first of two large invitationals this...

November 16, 2017

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Bulldogs defeat NJIT, Saint Peter's to improve to 6-0

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Improving to 6-0 on the season, the Bryant University men’s swimming and diving team defeated NJIT 222-125 and...

November 4, 2017

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Bulldogs hit the road for the first time this season

SMITHFIELD, R.I. –The Bryant University men's swimming and diving team heads down to New Jersey for a tri-meet at 7:00 p.m. as they look to...

November 2, 2017

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Bulldogs roll past Iona for fourth straight win

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s swimming and diving team finished off its homestand the way they started it after...

October 28, 2017

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Pair of unbeatens set to duel in the pool as Bryant, Iona meet Saturday

SMITHFIELD, R.I. After a decisive win over in-state rival Providence last weekend, the Bryant University men’s swimming and diving team...

October 27, 2017

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Bulldogs make it three wins in a row to start season

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s swimming and diving team made it three wins in three tries on Friday night when they...

October 20, 2017

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Bulldogs look to make it three straight wins to open season

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Looking to continue its undefeated start, the Bryant University men’s swimming and diving team welcomes in-state...

October 19, 2017

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Mays earns MAAC Swimmer of the Week

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Freshman Matthew Mays (St. Croix, Virgin Islands) was honored with the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Swimmer of the...

October 18, 2017

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Bulldogs lead start to finish in win over Bucknell

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s swimming and diving team made it two wins in two meets when they were able to defeat...

October 13, 2017

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Bulldogs and Bison set for Friday night battle

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s swimming and diving team welcomes Bucknell to the Chace Athletic Center Pool for a...

October 12, 2017

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Men set to open season Friday vs. Boston College

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – After their third-place finish in the 2017 MAAC Championships, the Bryant University men’s swimming and diving team...

October 6, 2017

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Bulldogs defeat Boston College for first time in program history

SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The Bryant University men's swimming and diving team took down Boston College in their season-opening meet on Friday...

October 6, 2017

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Swim & Dive sets Bulldog fundraising record at Swim Across America event

NARRAGANSET, R.I. – The Bryant University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams participated in the 2017 Swim Across...

September 11, 2017