Name: Bennett Davidson Rainey
UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2010
Events: 200 Breast, 200 IM
Degree: History
Profession: Lawyer
Current residence: Winston-Salem, NC
What is your favorite memory of being part of UNCW’s Swimming & Diving program?
The close friendships.
How has your experience as part of UNCW’s Swimming & Diving program impacted or influenced your life?
Taught me to push my limits and that I’m tougher than I think I am; that I can handle anything life throws at me; that I can and will be productive at 5am even if I don’t want to be.
What have you been up to since your days on the UNCW pool deck?
I graduated from Wake Forest Law School and am now practicing Family Law in Winston Salem, NC. I got married in December 2018 and we have two dogs (Remi and Rango) and a horse.
Favorite stomping grounds from your time at UNCW?
Suite P.
Favorite UNCW Swimming & Diving slogan or cheer?
“It’s a Great Day to Be a Seahawk.” – Dave Allen
Parting advice for current UNCW Swimmers and Divers and/or recent alumni?
Enjoy every day. Work hard and do your best in and out of the pool. Live it up. Love and respect each other.