Will Licon

In Briefs: Prelims from Austin Elite Meet Day 1

Full Name:	Will Licon
Born:	August 25th, 1994
	El Paso, Texas
Nationality:	United States
Status:	Active

Will Licon Will Licon is a breaststroke and IM specialist at the University of Texas. Licon was born Aug. 25, 1994 in the city of El Paso, Texas where he attended Vista Ridge High School. As a high school student Licon decided to not compete in the high school season, which allowed him to focus on long course swimming and the 2012 Olympic Trials. Standing 6'4", Licon is a Big 12 Champion, NCAA DI All-American and former USA Swimming Junior National Team Member. University of Texas 2013-2014 In his freshman season Licon was a standout in his recruiting class. At the NCAA Championships he placed fifth in the 400 IM in school record-setting fashion. In addition he finished 12th in the 200 breaststroke as well as 14th in the 200 IM. Prior to the NCAA Championships Licon was the Big 12 champion the 400 IM and the 200 breaststroke. In his third event he placed fourth in the 200 IM. 2014-2015 As a sophomore Licon qualified for the NCAA Championships two years in a row for the Longhorns. In his first event, the 200-yard IM, Licon qualified 1st out of the preliminary heats. Up against Stanford's David Nolan, who broke the American Record just weeks before, Licon had to take advantage …

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Will Licon

In Briefs: Prelims from Austin Elite Meet Day 1

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