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2020-21 Men's Swimming and Diving Roster

John Scanlon

  • Position Distance Freestyle
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Naples, Fla.
  • Previous School Naples
  • College Columbia College
  • Major Enrolled in Columbia College

Biography

Top Times:
500 Free: 4:23.45 (2020 Ivy League Championships, 02/27/20)
1000 Free: 9:03.63 (2020 Ivy League Championships, 02/28/20)
1650 Free: 15:22.57 (2018 Ivy League Championships, 02/24/18)

2019-20 (Junior)
Finished in the top-12 in all three of his individual events at the Ivy League Championships ... Made a podium appearance in the 1,000 free for the second-straight year, going a personal-best 9:03.63 ... Placed 10th in the 1,650 in 15:23.44 ... Took 12th overall in the 500 free in 4:24.64 ... Significant contributor in the distance events throughout the dual season.

2018-19 (Sophomore)
Had a podium finish in the 1,000 free at the Ivy League Championships, placing fifth overall in 9:07.50 ... Also scored for the Lions in the 500 free and 1,650 free at the conference championships ... Placed 11th in the 500 free with a time of 4:25.62 and took ninth in the mile at 15:30.47.

2017-18 (First-Year)
Won the 500 freestyle with a time of 4:38.95 vs. Brown on Jan. 20 ... Wrapped up his rookie campaign by placing ninth in the 1,650 free at the Ivy League Championships with a PR of 15:22.57 ... Also placed 19th in the 500 free at Ivies in 4:25.05.

HIGH SCHOOL
Helped push the Naples boys swim team to a District 3A-9 title in 2016, while finishing second in the 500-yard freestyle and sixth in the 200 at the 2016 Class 3A state meet.

Historical Player Information

  • 2017-18First Year

    Distance Free
  • 2018-19Sophomore

    Distance Freestyle
  • 2019-20Junior

    Distance Freestyle
  • 2020-21Senior

    Distance Freestyle