New Jersey Institute of Technology Athletics

2013-14: Swam a season-best 24.45 in the 50 yard freestyle against Ramapo. ... placed 3rd in the 100 yard backstroke swimming a season-best 1:00.37 against Fairfield. ...swam a season-best 2:24.56 in the 200 yard backstroke placing 4th against Loyola.

2012-13: Metropolitan Conference All-Academic award.  ...awards the swimmer must have achieved a 3.5 or higher GPA and competed at the 2013 Metropolitan Conference Championships.

2011-12: Member of the NJIT men's cross country team ..

Prior to NJIT: Ran cross country at Morristown High School for coach Buccino. ... also a member of the swim team.

Personal: Christian T. Barnard. ... son of Nancy and Thomas Barnard. ... business major. ... born 4/30/92.


Getting to know Christian Barnard...

Why did you choose NJIT as your university?
 I chose NJIT for the quality of education and the ability to participate in a growing division one athletics program.
 
When you were choosing between college swimming programs, what was unique about the NJIT Men's Swimming & Diving program?
NJIT is unique from other schools because of its close knit athletics program. The swim team is not just a group of guys, but a family that lives together and is always there to support team members.
 
Why did you choose to be part of the NJIT Men's Swimming & Diving program?
NJIT Swimming & Diving has come a long way. When I first got to NJIT I saw the potential building towards something spectacular. Over the years we really strove to not only create a presence in the school, but the sport as a whole. I am so glad to have had the opportunity to swim and the memories that I have will stick with me forever!