2008-09 Men's Swimming and Diving Roster
Jeff Hendricks
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Southlake, Texas
- High School:
- TCU
2009-10 (JUNIOR): Made Tiger history at the Big 12 Championships with a time of 1:37.29 in the opening leg of the 800 free relay, which counts as the fastest 200 free in Mizzou history... his team finished third in that relay... Also recorded the best 500 free time of the season and third-best in school history (4:26.78) in the Big 12 Championships preliminary, eventually placing sixth... Also placed seventh in the 200 free with a time of 1:37.29...
2008-09 (SOPHOMORE) - took fourth place in the 100 freestyle (B), tenth in the 200 freestyle (1:38.51) at the Big 12 Championship (45.92)...finished sixth in the 500 freestyle (4:32.28) at the Mizzou Invitational
2007-08 (FRESHMAN) - Swam at TCU
HIGH SCHOOL - Member of the 2007 Texas state champion 400 free relay squad ... state runner-up in the 200 free in 2007 ... holds school records in the 50, 100 and 200 free, 100 back, 200 medley relay and 200 and 400 free relays ... three-time All-American ... swam club for the North Texas Nadadores under Head Coach Bill Christenson.
PERSONAL - Jeff Hendricks is the son of John and Colleen Hendricks ... has one sibling, Brook (17) ... majoring in business ... father graduated from the University of Texas.
FAST FACTS:
Why did you choose Missouri?
The atmosphere and the staff's dedication to improving you as an athlete and person.
How has the program at Mizzou made you a better swimmer?
Challenging me to always push myself and step outside of my comfort zone.
What is your best memory with the team?
I can't pick a favorite moment, there are too many to choose from.
Favorite food:Mac and cheese
What's on your iPod:Lil Wayne
Favorite movie:Shawshank Redemption
Quote to live by:"Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records." -William Arthur Ward
