Dan Bajda
Dan Bajda
Height: 6-0
Year: So.
Hometown: Lombard, Ill.
High School: Fenwick
Events: Free

2021-22 (Sophomore)

Took third in the 50 Free with a season best 22.78 at the Redlands vs. Chapman (Jan. 29) meet, took second in the 100 Breast as well ... Set personal best times at the SCIAC Championships (Feb. 16-19) in the 100 Free (48.12), 50 Breast (27.31), the 100 Breast (59.09) where he swam the 10th fastest time in school history, 50 Fly (24.17), and the 100 Fly (52.33).

2020-21 (First-Year | COVID-19 season)

Did not compete

Lifetime Best Times (Through sophomore season)

  • 50 Free: 21.74 -- 2-22-2020
  • 100 Free: 48.12 -- 2-19-2022
  • 200 Free: 1:48.71 -- 2-24-2019
  • 50 Breast: 27.31 -- 2-18-2022
  • 100 Breast: 59.09 -- 2-18-2022 (10th fastest in school history)
  • 50 Fly: 24.17 -- 2-18-2022
  • 100 Fly: 52.33 -- 2-18-2022

Quick Facts

  • Planned Major of Study: Computer Science
  • Postgraduate plans: Plan to be a consultant or possibly get my masters.
  • Favorite Professional Athlete: Serena Williams
  • Favorite Music Artist/Band: Ethan and Chris's
  • Favorite Food: Anything but seasfood
  • Favorite Inspirational Quote: ""you miss one hundred percent of the shots you dont take"- Wayne Gretzky"- Michael Scott
  • Why did you choose to become a Bulldog student-athlete?: I chose to become a bulldog student-athlete because I enjoy playing and practicing the game of water polo. I also wanted to immerse myself into a whole new group of people that I have never met before and bond between our common interest.