National/ International Competition: Competed in 200 back and 400 IM events at 1999 Junior Nationals.

1999-2000: Swam Florida's fifth best time of the year in the 200y Back with a time of 1:51.09 at the Bulldog Invitational and eighth best time in the 400y IM with a time of 4:18.42 against Florida Atlantic.

High School: Helped lead Lake Brantley to 1997 Florida State Championship and runner-up status in 1998 ...participated in 100 backstroke event at All-American relays...finished second at 100 Back and 200 IM events in 1998 Florida State Meet... student-Athlete Scholar...also played water polo at Lake Brantley.

Club: Swims for Patriot Aquatics... team is coached by Clay Parnell.

Personal: Born Matthew Charles Tomlinson on March 5, 1981 in Denver, Col....son of Sam and Lynn Tomlinson...pursuing a degree in business administration/management.