Indian River CC: Competed there two seasons...finished third in the 50 free and 100 fly and fifth in the 100 free at the 2007 NJCAA championships...placed fourth in both the 50 and 100 free at the 2006 NJCAA championships...team won the national title in 2006 and 2007.

Prep: Competed in swimming and rugby in high school.

Personal: Born Stephanus LeRoux Pelser on November 10, 1986...is the son of Pierre and Esther Assor and has one brother.