2026-27 Men's Swimming Roster

Joel Hespeler

  • Position Distance
  • Height 5-9
  • Class 1st Year
  • Hometown Groton, Conn.
  • High School Marine Science Magnet

Biography

Prior to Roger Williams: A 2026 graduate of Marine Science Magnet High School... Four-year member and four-time varsity letter winner on the swimming team... Served as team captain during his senior season... Named Conference Swimmer of the Year... Earned high honors during all four years... Received achievement awards in ECE Environmental Science and Spanish III as a sophomore... Earned excellence awards in science as a freshman and aquaculture resource management as a junior... Received the Drew Fiedler Award for Excellence in recognition of four years of character, leadership and performance... Served as an Emergency Medical Responder-certified firefighter... Competed for the YMCA Mystic Hammerheads.

Personal: Child of Thomas Hespeler... Sibling of Evan... Majoring in mechanical engineering.