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Winter Juniors Qualifier Jonathan Ericksen Commits to Cincinnati

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Jonathan Ericksen, who trains with Anderson Barracudas/Kingfish Aquatic Club, will go to college just down the road at the University of Cincinnati. Ericksen specializes in distance freestyle and backstroke:
  • 200 freestyle- 1:42.07
  • 500 freestyle- 4:32.14
  • 100 backstroke- 51.67
  • 200 backstroke- 1:51.84

Ericksen has qualified for Winter Junior Nationals with a 2:09.54 in the 200 backstroke that he achieved at the end of this past summer. He has also been a state finalist in the 500 freestyle for Turpin High School.


I chose the University of Cincinnati because of the coaches’ high energy and I really bonded with the team. Academically, the school fit me perfectly. I believe the University of Cincinnati is a good match for me


 

Ericksen’s 500 freestyle time would have put him in the B-Final of last year’s American Swimming Championship, as would his 200 backstroke, so Ericksen will be an immediate contributor at the conference level for the Bearcats. Ericksen also projects to be a top student for Cincinnati, in the past year he has been awarded as both a USA Swimming Scholastic All-American and an AP Scholar with Distinction.

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Aaron
9 years ago

Way to go Jonathan! I’ve been watching him for years and he will be an amazing addition to the Bearcat Swimming and Diving program.

Great Aunt Carolyn
9 years ago

Way to go Jonathan! The WHOLE family is happy you are going to U.C. Especially, Pete! Hugs, MCG

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