Towson University Athletics

At Towson: Placed ninth in 50-yard freestyle at 2009 CAA Championships ... finished 13th in 100-yard freestyle at CAA Meet ... earned 12th place in 100-yard freestyle at CAA Championships as a sophomore with time of 46.39 seconds ... also finished 13th in 200-yard freestyle at 2008 CAA Championship ... named to CAA Commissioner's List as a freshman.

Background: Competed on swim team for Coach Marsha Lionetti ... set four school records ... earned league championship in 50-yard free ... finished 11th in state in 50-yard free ... earned first team all-league honors in 50-yard free ... earned second team All-South Jersey honors ... also competed on tennis and track and field teams.

Personal: Aspires to become a teacher ... lists his parents as the people he admires the most ... has worked as a lifeguard, coach and painter during the summer ... favorite athlete is Brian Westbrook ... enjoys reading the book "The Stranger" ... favorite actor is Samuel Jackson ... favorite band is The Eagles ... enjoys eating at Outback Steakhouse ... has one older sister ... father is a painter ... mother works as a secretary ... son of Robert and Yvonne Kirby ... born on March 25, 1988 ... majoring in special education.

Kirby's Career Highs
50-Free........................................ 20.62
100-Free...................................... 45.93
200-Free.................................... 1:42.59