Minnesota won three events at Canham Natatorium Saturday.
2012-13 • Sophomore Season: Competed in the 100 back, 200 back and had the fourth fastest time as a member of the 200 medley relay at Michigan (10/5).
2011-12 • Freshman Season: Swam in the Big Ten Championships • came in 26th in the 200 back (1:48.00) • finished 33rd in the 100 back (50.64) • finished 43rd in the 200 IM (1:52.99) • established top times at the Minnesota Challenge • won the 200 back (1:46.63) • placed fifth in the 100 back (50.41) • also part of the second place 200 free relay • letterwinner.
High School: A 2011 graduate of James Bowie High School • three-time conference champion in the 100 back • finished fourth in the 100 back at Texas's 2011 University Interscholastic League 5A state championships NISCA All-American in 2010 and 2011 • all-state three years • all-conference four years • school record holder in the 100 back • competed multiple times at the Darmstadt International Swim Invite in Germany • US junior nationals competitor • NISCA and USA Swimming Academic All-American • AP Scholar.
Personal: Born Feb. 23, 1993 • majoring in biomedical engineering • son of Robert and Sabine Johnson • has a younger brother, Philip • cites making the 200 back bonus final at long course junior nationals as his most memorable sports thrill • speaks both German and English and has dual citizenship • enjoys traveling, playing Ultimate, and playing disk golf.
Johnson's Top Times:
100 back • 50.41 • 2/4/12
200 back • 1:46.63 • 2/4/12
