INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Sophomore
Ethan Bonow wrapped up the opening two days of the NCAA Swimming & Diving National Championships with an impressive showing, highlighted by a fifth-place finish in the 100 butterfly to earn First Team All-American honors.
Bonow opened competition Wednesday in the 50 freestyle, posting a time of 20.44 to place 38th nationally.
The Crawford, Texas native returned to the pool Thursday for the 100 butterfly, clocking a 47.69 in the prelims to secure a spot in the finals. He followed with a 47.74 in the evening session, finishing fifth in the nation.
Bonow will conclude his sophomore campaign Saturday in the 100 freestyle, with prelims set for 10 a.m. and finals scheduled for 6 p.m.
"A minute does not go by without remembering how grateful I am to be able to serve the Lord in this capacity. He has given me such an amazing coach who has guided my training so faithfully. I am overwhelmed by the support I have received from the Asbury community, my friends and my family back home. I am very hopeful for the future. Go Eagles!"
Ethan Bonow | Sophomore | Business Admin. | Crawford, Tx.
"I'm still in shock and in awe of what happened today. This entire week Ethan and I have talked about gratitude and opportunities and I've never seen anyone seize a moment the way Ethan did today. I'm so incredibly proud of Ethan and for the ways he uses his talents to point people to Jesus; to finish top 5 in the country in anything is pretty special and Ethan is pretty special. I'm so grateful for the story God is telling with this week and I'm so grateful to be able to represent Asbury Swimming on the national stage. Today was a special day…and I'm excited to get to do it again on Saturday."
Graham Duncan | Head Swimming Coach
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