Bio

2023-24: Competed as a sophomore with the Penn State Altoona men’s swimming program, his first season with the team…was second-team All-Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference in two individual swims and two relay events: the 500 Yard and 1,650 Yard Freestyles, and the 400 Yard and 800 Yard Freestyle Relays…scored points in a slew of events during the AMCC Championships…individually, placed second in the AMCC in the 500 Yard Freestyle (4:39.85) and the 1,650 Yard Freestyle (16:32.18), as well as fourth in the 400 Yard IM (4:14.83)…in relays, was second place in the conference in the 400 Yard Freestyle Relay (3:11.94) and 800 Yard Freestyle Relay (7:12.59) while also being sixth in the AMCC in the 200 Yard Medley Relay (1:40.88) and seventh in the 400 Yard Medley Relay (3:45.14)…earned a place on the AMCC Academic All-Conference team as a Peak Performer.

2021-22 (at Wilmington): Was a member of the men's swimming team at Division III Wilmington College as a freshman...earned All-Ohio Athletic Conference honors.

High School: Four-year letter winner in swimming at Knoch High School...was an eight-time WPIAL medalist from 2019-22...was a PIAA finalist in 2019, 2021, and 2022...set two high school records in the 200 Freestyle Relay (2019) and 500 Freestyle (2022)...four-year high honor student.

Personal: Son of Marcie Stoops and Anthony Traggiai...majoring in Rehabilitation and Human Services...transferred to Penn State Altoona from Division III Wilmington College after his freshman season.