University of Minnesota Athletics

2018-19 Men's Swimming & Diving Roster

Erik Hunter

Erik Hunter

  • Class:
    Senior
  • High School:
    Trabuco Hills HS
  • Hometown:
    Mission Viejo, Calif.
  • Position:
    Freestyle/Backstroke
PRONUNCIATION
2018-19 Senior Season: Academic All-Big Ten

2017-18 Junior Season:Ā Took eighth place in the 200-yard back (1:58.10) vs. Denver • finished eighth in the 200-yard back with a time of 1:54.27 at the Minnesota Invitational.

2016-17 Sophomore Season:Ā Earned a 53.22 in the 100-yard back at the Minnesota Invitational • earned a 1:55.95 in the 200-yard back at the Minnesota Invitational • improved to 1:55.05 in the 100-yard back at the Jean Freeman Invitational • earned first place in the 100-yard back with a 51.85 at the Minnesota Challenge.

2015-16 Freshman Season: At the 2016 Minnesota Challenge, Hunter won the 100 back and finished second in the 200 back with collegiate best times • made his debut against Florida.

High School: 2015 graduate of Trabuco Hills High School • coached by Andy Garcia, Christine Egge, Matt Kubec and Sean McMahan • four-time swimming letter winner • two-time team MVP • club team is the Mission Viejo Nadodores • holds high school records in the 100 backstroke and 200 medley relay.

Personal:Ā Son of Jerry and Ruby Hunter • has two older siblings: Richard and Danielle • brother Richard swam for the University of California – Berkley ’08 and sister Danielle swam for California Polytechnic State University ’11 • loves music • planning to major in business.

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Top Times at Minnesota
Event Time Date
100 back 51.85 02/06/16
200 back 1:55.05 02/06/16
Jacob Johnson - B1G Silver Medal
Saturday, March 01
YuTong Wang Wins 2024 Big Ten 1M Title
Monday, March 04
Max McHugh Wins Two B1G Titles
Monday, February 27
Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center
Saturday, May 21