John Shebat (born February 17, 1997) is an American competition swimmer who specializes in backstroke, medley, and butterfly events. He is a gold medalist in the 4×100-meter medley relay from the 2019 World University Games in Naples, swimming the butterfly leg.[1]

John Shebat
Personal information
National team United States
Born (1997-02-17) February 17, 1997 (age 27)
Oak Hill, Virginia, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke, butterfly, individual medley
ClubNation's Capital Swim Club
College teamUniversity of Texas at Austin
CoachEddie Reese
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing the  United States
World University Games
Gold medal – first place 2019 Naples 4×100 m medley
Representing the Texas Longhorns
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
NCAA Championships 5 4 3
Total 5 4 3
By race
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
100 y backstroke 0 2 0
200 y backstroke 1 2 0
200 y medley 0 0 1
4×50 y medley 1 0 1
4×100 y freestyle 1 0 0
4×100 y medley 2 0 1
Total 5 4 3
NCAA Championships
Gold medal – first place 2016 Atlanta 4×100 y medley
Gold medal – first place 2017 Indianapolis 4×50 y medley
Gold medal – first place 2017 Indianapolis 4×100 y medley
Gold medal – first place 2019 Austin 200 y backstroke
Gold medal – first place 2019 Austin 4×100 y freestyle
Silver medal – second place 2017 Indianapolis 100 y backstroke
Silver medal – second place 2017 Indianapolis 200 y backstroke
Silver medal – second place 2018 Minneapolis 100 y backstroke
Silver medal – second place 2018 Minneapolis 200 y backstroke
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Atlanta 4×50 y medley
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Austin 200 y medley
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Austin 4×100 y medley

Shebat competed for the University of Texas at Austin from 2015 to 2019 where he was a 5-time NCAA champion, 3-time NCAA team champion, a 16-time All American, and the 2019 Big 12 Men's Swimmer of the Year. He is also an incumbent NCAA and U.S. Open record-holder in the 4×50-yard and 4×100-yard medley relays.[2] As a professional swimmer, Shebat represented the Cali Condors in the International Swimming League's inaugural 2019 season.[3]

Personal bests

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As of September 10, 2020
Long course
Event Time Meet Date Note(s)
100 m backstroke 54.20 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials June 28, 2016
100 m butterfly 51.95 2019 U.S. National Championships August 2, 2019
200 m IM 1:59.24 2019 U.S. National Championships August 4, 2019
Short course yards
Event Time Meet Date Note(s)
100 y backstroke 44.35 2017 NCAA Championships March 24, 2017 Big 12 Conference record, University of Texas school record
200 y backstroke 1:36.42 2019 NCAA Championships March 30, 2019 Big 12 Conference record, University of Texas school record
200 y IM 1:39.63 2019 NCAA Championships March 28, 2019 Big 12 Conference record, University of Texas school record

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "NAPOLI2019" (PDF). universiade2019napoli. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  2. ^ "2018-19 Men's Swimming and Diving Roster". TexasSports. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  3. ^ "John Shebat talks Cali Condors, ISL and advice for young swimmers". Digital Journal. Retrieved September 10, 2020.