2000-01: Began training with Tippecanoe White Sharks ... state and sectional finalist in multiple events ... earned mental attitude award.
1999-00: Transfered to Purdue ... took year and a half break from swimming.
1998-99: Swam for University of Evansville ... named to the Dean’s List ... Missouri Valley Conference finalist in the 200 IM and 400 free relay.
High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner ... received the mental attitude award his sophomore year ... captain of the team junior and senior years ... was a four-event (200 free, 100 breast, 200 free relay & 400 free relay) state meet qualifier as a senior ... set the Castle High School record in the 200 free as a senior.
Personal: Born July 22, 1980 ... given name is Ryan Matthew Sprengel ... parents are Louis Sprengel and Vicki Sprengel ... has an older sister, Kelly, and two younger sisters, Katie and Lynea ... majoring in industrial engineering.
— Sprengel’s Personal Bests —
50 Free 21.20
100 Free 46.10