David Johnston

Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 6/26/2019

Full Name:	David Johnston
Born:	October 28th, 2001
	Unknown
Nationality:	United States
Status:	Active

David Johnston is an American distance swimmer and World Championship bronze medalist. He currently represents The Swim Team (TST) and competes collegiately for the University of Texas. Age Group Career A late bloomer, Johnston entered high school without a single Sectionals cut but by the end of his junior year, he held 2020 Olympic Trials cuts in the 800m free (8:12.14), 1500m free (15:33.36), and 400m IM (4:24.83) quickly rising to become one of the top distance swimmers in his class. In October 2019, Johnston announced his commitment to swim at the University of Texas under legendary head coach Eddie Reese, joining the Longhorns' class of 2024. University of Texas (2020-2023) NCAA Breakout (2020-2021) Upon entering the NCAA, Johnston wasted no time making his presence known. In his first collegiate meet, the 2020 Texas Orange and White Intrasquad, Johnston dropped a lifetime best of 4:16.45 in the 500 yard free, cutting two seconds off of his lifetime best. A few weeks later, he bested Bobby Fink’s 17-18 NAG record in the 1000 freestyle, swimming a time of 8:45.38 to cut .12 off of Fink’s previous record. At the 2021 NCAA Championships, Johnston helped the Texas men win the National Title, scoring 23 individual points. He had a …

Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 6/26/2019

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In News

US News

SwimSwam Surge

2023 World Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Taylor Ruck Will Not Continue Swimming NCAA, Is “Unsure” If She Will Stay At Stanford

2023 World Championships: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

2023 World Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

SWIM DATA

Texas Men Return the Most NCAA Points, While Cal’s Streak Goes Into Serious Rebuild Mode

Gui Caribe’s 47.10 Puts Two Brazilians In 100 Free All-Time Top 10 For First Time Since 1988

Let’s Run The Numbers: Since 2002, Which World Records Have Improved The Most?

Texas Men Now Have the 2nd-Most NCAA D1 Swimming Event Titles

In College

Breaststroker Landry Liston Announces Her Commitment To George Mason University (2025)

Cal Poly Swimmers & Divers Given Until June 4 To Hit New $20 Million Goal To Save Program

CSCAA Board of Directors Welcomes Taber and Pruden as New Division III Representatives

Third-Year Power 4 Head Coach Check-In: A 2024-25 Season Lookback

In Training

Affordable Swim Gear for Competitive Swimmers: Suits, Goggles & More

Sporti Swim Gear Reviews – What Swimmers Are Saying

Regan Smith on Bob Bowman Aerobic Training: “It’s been fun to get humbled”

In Year 13 of Her International Career, Katie Ledecky Still Working on “Taking the Next Step”

In Video

Gold Medal Minute

Olympic Swimmer Caeleb Dressel Would Like To Do Rowdy Gaines’ NBC Job

10x Olympic Medalist Caeleb Dressel Unpacks His Paris Olympic Games

Gretchen Walsh Unpacks Her Olympic Debut and Looks Ahead To New Goals, a 54 100m Butterfly

9-time Olympic Medalist Ryan Murphy Unpacks Team USA’s Paris Performance

In Lifestyle

Not Just a Springboard: Why Diving Deserves a Seat at the Table in NCAA Athletics

How To Get The 2025 Women in Swimming Magazine With The Regan Smith Cover

SwimSwam Pulse: 35% Most Excited To See Marchand Racing In Fort Lauderdale

Why Swimming’s Future Depends on More Captains and Fewer Lone Wolves

David Johnston

Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 6/26/2019

2023 World Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Taylor Ruck Will Not Continue Swimming NCAA, Is “Unsure” If She Will Stay At Stanford

2023 World Championships: Day 1 Prelims Live Recap

2023 World Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Texas Men Return the Most NCAA Points, While Cal’s Streak Goes Into Serious Rebuild Mode

Gui Caribe’s 47.10 Puts Two Brazilians In 100 Free All-Time Top 10 For First Time Since 1988

Let’s Run The Numbers: Since 2002, Which World Records Have Improved The Most?

Texas Men Now Have the 2nd-Most NCAA D1 Swimming Event Titles

Breaststroker Landry Liston Announces Her Commitment To George Mason University (2025)

Cal Poly Swimmers & Divers Given Until June 4 To Hit New $20 Million Goal To Save Program

CSCAA Board of Directors Welcomes Taber and Pruden as New Division III Representatives

Third-Year Power 4 Head Coach Check-In: A 2024-25 Season Lookback

Affordable Swim Gear for Competitive Swimmers: Suits, Goggles & More

Sporti Swim Gear Reviews – What Swimmers Are Saying

Regan Smith on Bob Bowman Aerobic Training: “It’s been fun to get humbled”

In Year 13 of Her International Career, Katie Ledecky Still Working on “Taking the Next Step”

Olympic Swimmer Caeleb Dressel Would Like To Do Rowdy Gaines’ NBC Job

10x Olympic Medalist Caeleb Dressel Unpacks His Paris Olympic Games

Gretchen Walsh Unpacks Her Olympic Debut and Looks Ahead To New Goals, a 54 100m Butterfly

9-time Olympic Medalist Ryan Murphy Unpacks Team USA’s Paris Performance

Not Just a Springboard: Why Diving Deserves a Seat at the Table in NCAA Athletics

How To Get The 2025 Women in Swimming Magazine With The Regan Smith Cover

SwimSwam Pulse: 35% Most Excited To See Marchand Racing In Fort Lauderdale

Why Swimming’s Future Depends on More Captains and Fewer Lone Wolves

David Johnston

Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 6/26/2019

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