Tate Jackson (born February 4, 1997) is an American competition swimmer who specializes in sprint freestyle events. He is a two-time gold medalist in the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay and 4 × 100 m medley relay, and a silver medalist in the 100 m freestyle at the 2019 World University Games.[1] As a collegiate athlete for the University of Texas, Jackson was a two-time NCAA champion, an 11-time All American, a three-time NCAA team champion, and an eight-time Big 12 Conference champion. He is also the current conference and school record-holder in the 100-yard freestyle (41.06).[2] As a professional athlete, Jackson represents the Cali Condors in the International Swimming League.[3] In 2021, he was given a one-month ban for breaking anti-doping regulations.[4]

Tate Jackson
Personal information
National team United States
Born (1997-02-04) February 4, 1997 (age 27)
Paris, France
Height6 ft 4 in (193.0 cm)
Weight187 lb (85 kg)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubLonghorn Aquatics
Cali Condors
College teamUniversity of Texas at Austin
CoachEddie Reese
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing the  United States
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Summer Universiade 2 1 0
Total 2 1 0
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place 2019 Naples 4×100 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 2019 Naples 4×100 m medley
Silver medal – second place 2019 Naples 100 m freestyle
Representing the Texas Longhorns
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
NCAA Championships 2 0 2
Total 2 0 2
NCAA Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 Indianapolis 4×50 y freestyle
Gold medal – first place 2019 Austin 4×100 y freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Austin 4×100 y medley
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Austin 4×50 y freestyle

Personal bests

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As of September 21, 2020
Long course
Event Time Meet Date Note(s)
50 m freestyle 22.09 2018 Phillips 66 Summer National Championships July 29, 2018
100 m freestyle 47.88 2019 Phillips 66 Summer National Championships July 31, 2019
Short course yards
Event Time Meet Date Note(s)
50 y freestyle 18.79 (r) Texas Hall of Fame Invitational November 29, 2018 Relay leadoff
100 y freestyle 41.06 Texas Hall of Fame Invitational December 1, 2018 Big 12 Conference record, University of Texas school record

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Napoli 2019 30th Summer Universiade" (PDF). universiade2019napoli.microplustiming.com. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  2. ^ "2018-19 Men's Swimming and Diving Roster". TexasSports.com. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  3. ^ "Team Rosters". ISL.Global. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  4. ^ Tate Jackson Gets One-Month Suspension for Positive Test for THC Metabolite
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