Wesleyan University – one of the NESCAC schools in Division III – will be the home for Alexander Kapphahn of Elk Grove, California in the 2015-16 season.
Kapphahn trains with Davis Arden Racing Team at Arden Hills and competes for his high school – Rio Americano – during the high school season. He was the 2014 MVP at Rio Americano High School Swimming and a member of the USA Swimming 2014 Scholastic All American team.
According to Kapphahn, “I choose Wesleyan for its high standards of academics and the exciting NESCAC conference. The teammates are very friendly and welcoming. The sense of a big family really impressed me. Coach Solomon’s motto, ‘happy swimmers are fast swimmers’ has me looking forward to the next four years of fast and happy swimming.”
Kapphahn’s best times are in the 200 and 400 IM and 100 and 200 backstrokes. His 200 and 400 IM times (1:54.01 and 4:05.74, respectively) would have landed him in 11th and 10th at the 2014 NESCAC Championships. His 100 and 200 backstrokes (51.34 and 1:53.05, respectively) would have garnered him 10th and 13th finishes at the same meet. Without any improvement, Kapphahn could be a point scorer; with a lot of fast and happy swimming – he could be a top contender in the NESCAC.
Very impressed Alexander!
I am sure Mom and Dad are quite proud!
Congrats to Wesleyan for getting a verbal nod by Alexander Kapphahn. This guy has character and high standards. Good mix for both!