Prior to CWRU

Was a two-year member of the Mamaroneck High School swimming team, where he was coached by Timothy Johanson...Set school records in 50 Free (21.61), 100 Free, and 100 Fly, and 200 Free Relay, 200 Medley Relay, and 400 Free Relay...Anchored 400 Free Relay to clinch NYS Section 1 Championship for first time in school history...Placed 12th in the state in 400 Free Relay...Won 400 Free Relay and placed second in 50 Free and 200 Medley Relay and third in 100 Free at Section 1 Championships...Placed 13th in state in 50 Free...Earned All-Section honors...Named AP Scholar with Distinction (2025) and AP Scholar with Honor (2024)...Member of National Honor Society (2025)...Peer Leader in 2024 and 2025...Also played JV soccer in his first two years...Swam for Condors Swim Club, where he was coached by Jon Hulbert...Anchored club record 200 Free Relay at NCSA Spring Championships and LCM 200 Free Relay to win ISCA Summer Senior Blast Championship...Qualified for national team.

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Born February 1...Son of Javier Porta and Irene Barrio.