George Patterson

Photo by: Samantha Blankenship / Ball State University

Position:
Freestyle
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Valparaiso, Ind.
High School:
Valparaiso

Career Honors
Seven Appearances in the Top 10 Times in Ball State History
- No. 1 in program history in the 200 freestyle (1:35.98), 500 freestyle (4:27.13) and 400 freestyle relay (2:56.24)
- No. 3 in program history in the 200 freestyle relay (1:19.83) and 800 freestyle relay (6:36.94)
- No. 4 in program history in the 100 freestyle (44.47)
- No. 5 in program history in the 200 medley relay (1:28.32)

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB:
- Four-year varsity swimmer at Valparaiso High School under head coach Adam Nellessen.
- Named an all-American his junior and senior years.
- Earned conference most valuable player his junior year.
- Selected as team captain his sophomore year.
- Aided the Vikings to a sectional championship during his junior and senior years, combining for eight golds in the process.
- Helped Valparaiso earn state runner-up his senior year.
- Captured bronze in the 200 freestyle at the IHSAA State Championship (March 1) with a time of 1:38.20 as a senior, clocking a personal best.
- Placed fourth in the 100 freestyle relay (45.72) at the IHSAA State Championship (Feb. 27) as a junior, clocking a personal best.

PERSONAL:
- Son of Karin and Jonathan Patterson.
- Enjoys playing the piano.
- Favorite athletes are Tiger Woods, Michael Phelps and Michael Jordan.
- Favorite musicians are Eagles, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Zach Bryan and Chicago.
- Favorite show is The Office.
- Plans to be an engineer after college.