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2026-27 Men's Swim & Dive Roster

Luke Slankard

  • Position Breaststroke/Medley
  • Height 6-1
  • Weight 165
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Littleton, Colo.
  • Prev School Chatfield Senior HS

Biography

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2026 graduate of Chatfield Senior High School in Littleton, Colo.…Coached by Ronald E. Johns…Earned All-American honors in the 200 medley relay as a freshman while setting a school record in the event…Named Jeffco MVP and Swimmer of the Year…Four-time First Team All-Conference selection as a senior, earning honors in the 100 breaststroke, 100 butterfly, 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay…Three-time Second Team All-Conference honoree…Earned Second Team All-State honors as a freshman and senior…Three-time Scholastic All-American…Qualified for Summer Nationals in 2023 and Junior Nationals in 2024, 2025 and 2026…Helped his club win the 2023 Speedo Sectionals team championship…Selected to Team Colorado in 2023 as one of the state’s Top 10 age-group swimmers.

PERSONAL: A biology major on the pre-med track who plans to become a physical therapist or physician…Began summer club swimming at age 6 and competing seriously at age 11…Eats Chipotle chips the night before each major meet…Lists winning all four of his events at the Jeffco League meet and being named Jeffco Swimmer of the Year as his proudest sports moment…Enjoys hunting, fishing, camping and hiking…Lists staying with a family in France and Italy as his favorite vacation.

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