Layne Jones

Schedule

WSWIM

vs University of Lynchburg (Exhibition)

Friday, September 26,

5:00 PM ET

WSWIM

vs Rutgers/East Carolina

Friday, October 3,

5:00 PM ET

WSWIM

vs Rutgers

Saturday, October 4,

11:00 AM ET

WSWIM

vs East Carolina

Saturday, October 4,

11:00 AM ET

2024-25 (Fr.)

Focused on backstroke as a freshman
Earned A Finals appearances in the 500 free, 100 backstroke and 200 backstroke at ASUN Championships
Finished fifth in the ASUN 100 backstroke A Final in a lifetime-bet 55.27
Placed fifth in the 200 backstroke at ASUN meet, swimming a personal-best 1:59.80 during the A Final
Swam a lifetime-best 4:57.04 in 500 free prelims at ASUN Championships before earning eighth place in A Final in 4:58.15
Clocked a 1:59.82 in 200 backstroke A Final at TYR ’85 Invite, finishing second
Claimed first career individual event victory, winning the 100 backstroke at Campbell

Prep

Graduated from Lord Botetourt High School
Four-time member of Virginia Swimming All-Star Team
State runner-up in 200 freestyle as a junior
Finished as 100 backstroke State runner-up during senior season
Won Region championship in both 200 freestyle and 100 backstroke each of final three years of high school
Two-time VHSL State Team selection
Competed for Carter Center Aquatic Marlins
Top times entering Liberty: 500 free SCY – 5:00.92; 100 back SCY – 55.72; 200 back SCY – 1:59.92

Personal

Daughter of William and Courtney Jones
Father, William Jones, played football at Emory & Henry University
Mother, Courtney Jones, played basketball and volleyball at Emory & Henry University
Sister, Rhyann Jones, plays softball at UNCG
Intends to major in public health, would like to pursue Bachelor's and Master's degrees in public health and pursue a career in medical device sales
Birthday is Sept. 13

Top Efforts in a Liberty Uniform
500 Free - 4:57.04
100 Back - 55.27
200 Back - 1:59.80