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Steve Darby had a big impact on the Men’s Swimming program at Clarion from 1990-93. In his illustrious career he was a 22-time NCAA Division II All-American, placed second at nationals a total of 5 times and was a 12-time PSAC champion. A freestyle/butterfly specialist, Steven was second at nationals twice in the 200 butterfly, and once each in the 200 freestyle, 100 fly and the 200 free relay. He also was part of five school records including the 200 fly (1:48.83), 200 free (1:38.95), 200 free relay (1:23.00), 400 free relay (3:02.39) and 800 free relay (6:42.74). All but the 200 relay are still records today. He helped lead Clarion to a third place finish at nationals in 1991 and earned six All-American awards. In 1992 Darby was voted the PSAC “Men’s Swimmer of the Year”, then came back and earned the award again in 1993. In 1992 he led Clarion to the PSAC team title, was a five-time PSAC Champion, went to nationals and was a seven-time All-American including a second place finish in both the 200 free and 200 fly. He led Clarion to a second place finish at the D-II Nationals, its best NCAA team finish. In 1993 as team captain he led Clarion to a 6th place finish at nationals, was second in the 100 and 200 fly and was a five-time All-American. At PSAC’s he was a four-time champion. Coached by Bill Miller, Darby is a native of Auckland, New Zealand and returned there following graduation. He is a Math and Economics teacher at Te Aroha College (High School) in New Zealand. He and wife Debbie have a daughter Madison and a son Siege.

*1993 Clarion University Graduate-Math/Computer Science

*22-Time NCAA Division II All-American - Free/Fly

*5-Time NCAA D-II Individual Runner-Up

*12-Time PSAC Individual Champion

*1992 and 1993 PSAC "Swimmer Of The Year"

*Five Clarion Records-200 Fly, 200 Free, 3 Relays

*1993 Clarion Team Captain

*1992: Clarion Placed second At NCAA D-II Nationals

*1991: Clarion Placed third At NCAA D-II Nationals