Southern Illinoise University Athletics
2025-26 Swimming & Diving Roster
Carter Ruthven
- Position:
- Freestyle / Butterfly
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Fort Collins, Colo.
- High School:
- Fossil Ridge H.S.
- Prev School:
- University of Kentucky
PRIOR TO SIU
Swam at University of Kentucky...two-time SEC Academic Honor Rolll...Dean's List...set top-ten 100-butterfly...won state title in 100-butterfly at Fossil Ridge High School...swam for Loveland Swim Club...part of Gold Medal Club...Junior National A Finalist in 100- and 200-butterfly
PERSONAL
Born in Paradise, California to Tom and Lara Ruthven
WHY SIU?
"Geoff was the main reason I decided to join. Only heard good things about him as a coach and person."
Swam at University of Kentucky...two-time SEC Academic Honor Rolll...Dean's List...set top-ten 100-butterfly...won state title in 100-butterfly at Fossil Ridge High School...swam for Loveland Swim Club...part of Gold Medal Club...Junior National A Finalist in 100- and 200-butterfly
PERSONAL
Born in Paradise, California to Tom and Lara Ruthven
WHY SIU?
"Geoff was the main reason I decided to join. Only heard good things about him as a coach and person."
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