Garrett Weber-Gale
Nicolet High School
Impact Statement
Garrett Weber-Gale excelled in and out of the pool for Nicolet High School, the University of Texas and internationally.
Biography
“Garrett Weber-Gale is an example of what hard work and perseverance lead to high school athletics ,” said NHSCA executive director Bob Ferraro. “The NHSCA is proud to honor Garrett Weber-Gale as the National High School Senior Boys Swim Athlete of the Year.”
Weber-Gale has chosen to swim collegiately at the University of Texas, after finishing a high school career that included two state championships and a national record in the 100-yard freestyle (43.49). The future Longhorn also captured three 100-yard backstroke titles in the state of Wisconsin, including a state record swim of 49.73 in both his junior and senior seasons. Also during his prep years, Weber-Gale was recognized as a five-time All-American by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association.
Weber-Gale continued his success at the University of Texas. In his first season he was named the Big 12 Freshman of the Year. He won the 2006 Division I National Title.
After college Weber-Gale went on to win two Gold Medals at the 2008 Olympic Games. He was part of the 4×100 freestyle relay team that set a world record.
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