Tyler DeBerry
Sabino High School
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“Athletes like Tyler DeBerryare among the success stories produced in high school athletics today,” NHSCA executive director Bob Ferraro said. “He has worked extremely hard to develop his skills and has become one of the best swimmers not only in the state of Arizona, but the entire nation, and we are proud to be honoring him.”
DeBerry successfully defended his Class 5A state championships in the 200-yard freestyle (1:38.26) and the 500-yard freestyle (4:28.59), setting state records in both events despite battling a shoulder injury much of the season. He also helped his 400-yard freestyle relay team set a state record (3:06.98), held since 1992 by a Phoenix Brophy Jesuit team that included Olympian Gary Hall, Jr.
DeBerry already has qualified for the 2004 Olympic Team Trials in the 1,500-meter freestyle. He will compete in this year’s Phillips 66 National Championships in that event, as well as the 200-yard freestyle, the 400-yard freestyle, and the 800-yard freestyle.
DeBerry attended the University of Michigan before transferring to the University of Arizona. He went on to be a 13x NCAA All American and a part of the National Championship 800 freestyle relay team in 2006.
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