AT GALESBURG HIGH: Three-time All-American and five-time state medalist...holds five school records and four pool records...set two sectional records...team captain...swam a 50 free split time of 21.00...also holds top marks in the 100 free (47.59), 200 free (1:45.23), 500 free (4:59.53), 100 back (59.39) and 100 fly (59.40)...four-year letterwinner under head coach John Willy...team went 31-1 during his four years on the team, earning conference and sectional championships twice...also lettered one year in soccer as a goalie under coach Tim Redington.

PERSONAL: Born March 17, 1988...son of John and Kathi Gordon...has a sister, Michelle...pharmacy major.