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Paddy Johnston

Paddy Johnston

  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Hometown:
    Belfast, Northern Ireland
  • High School:
    Campbell College
  • Position:
    Fly
  • Major:
    Business
  • Event(s):
    Fly/Back

2023-24 – JUNIOR SEASON
Claimed the runner-up spot in the 100-yard backstroke at the Horizon League Championships with a time of 47.89…Placed third in the 50-yard freestyle with an NCAA B-cut of 19.73…Fourth in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 43.92…Anchored the second-place 800-yard freestyle and third-place 200-yard freestyle relay teams at the championships…Led off the third-place 400-yard medley relay and was the second swimmer on the third-place 400-yard freestyle relay…Competed at every meet on the year…Won all three of his events at Magnus Cup, 50 free, 100 butterfly, and 100 free…Won seven events during the dual season.

2022-23 – SOPHOMORE SEASON
Finished as the runner-up in the 100-yard butterfly, 100-yard backstroke, and 200-yard butterfly events at the Horizon League Championships… His time of 47.07 in the 100 back was an NCAA B-cut…Led off on the 400-yard freestyle, 400-yard medley, and 200-yard freestyle relay teams that placed third…Swam the third leg of the third-place 200-yard medley relay…Won six individual races during the dual season.

2021-22 – FRESHMAN SEASON
Anchored the 400-yard medley relay team to a Horizon League Championship with a time of 3:12.64…Runner-up in the 100-yard backstroke with an NCAA B-time of 47.13…Came in second during the 100-yard free (43.92)and fifth in the 50-yard freestyle (20.04)…Part of the second-place 400-yard freestyle relay team and third in the 200-yard medley and 200-yard freestyle relays…Took part in all dual races, winning six individual races and part of eight relay victories.

Pre-CSU
A five-time National Champion from Belfast, Northern Ireland…Broke three short-course Irish records, all in butterfly events…Selected to compete at the 2021 LEN European Aquatics championships.