High School: Four year letterwinner at Upper Dublin High under the direction of head coach Geoff Sheuer ... Named team captain during senior season ... Selected as team MVP during junior and senior years ... Earned PIAA 2013 Swimmer of the Meet honors ... Chosen as the District 1 Swimmer of the Meet in 2013 and 2012 ... Honored as the Upper Dublin Outstanding Male Athlete Class of 2013 ... State qualifier in the 100-yard and 200-yard freestyle ... Swam for the Upper Dublin Aquatic Club.
Personal: Full name is Robert David Bantley ... Born on March 30, 1995 in Hershey, Pa. ... Son of Beth Bantley ... Has one brother, Jack.
On Choosing Penn State: 'I chose Penn State for academic, athletic and coaching excellence.'