Linfield University Athletics

JUNIOR
Varsity letter winner.
Recorded a time of 2:12.58 in the 200 backstroke at Pacific, January 29.
Swam a time of 2:06.97 in the 200 backstroke at the NWC Championships, February 10.
Raced to a time of 58.40 in the 100 backstroke at the NWC Championships, February 13.
 
SOPHOMORE
Timed 1:44.32 in the 200 medley relay against Willamette, March 13.
Raced to a time of 59.55 in the 100 backstroke at Pacific, March 27.
Season-best time of 2:12.80 in the 200 backstroke at George Fox, March 20.
Recorded a time of 5:44.26 in the 500 freestyle at Pacific, March 27.
 
FRESHMAN
Letter award winner.
Northwest Conference Scholar Athlete.
Competed in the 50 freestyle, 100 backstroke and 200 backstroke at the NWC Championships.
 
PRESIDENT WILLIAM MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Four-time letter winner in swimming.
Competed in 100 backstroke at President William McKinley High School.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in computer science.
Son of Cindy and Jon Wong.
 
WHY LINFIELD? The reason I chose Linfield was because everyone seemed well connected and the staff seemed to really care about the students. I also chose Linfield because I wanted to swim and the people seemed to care about each other.
 
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD? Being a Student-Athlete at Linfield to me means I am not only representing myself but my team and what the school stands for.
 
WHAT MAKES YOU INTERESTING AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE? I am not the type of person you see being an athlete at all.
 
WHAT IS NEXT AFTER LINFIELD? I want to help the community and Linfield has a lot of resources to help reach my goal.
 
WHAT IS THE BEST CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AT LINFIELD? The best class I've taken so far at my time here at Linfield has to be COMP 160: Intro to Prog Function. The class is really hands on and the professor really cares about the students.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? My greatest inspiration is my high school swim coach. Without him I would not have been here at Linfield. He pushed me every day to try my hardest and be the best person I could be.
 
WHEN NOT COMPETING IN SPORTS OR STUDYING FOR SCHOOL, I LIKE TO SPEND MY FREE TIME…Hanging out with my friends and playing video games.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… The greatest lesson I learned while competing for Linfield athletics is to keep on going and to be there for my teammates.
WHAT HAS BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR LINFIELD CAREER THUS FAR? The highlight of my Linfield athletic career has been competing and practicing with my teammates.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS BOTH INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR YOUR TEAM? My goal individually is to improve myself not only in my sport but as a person as well. This means to be there for my teammates when they need it and not backing down when things get tough.