As A Sophomore In 2014-15: Established new career-best times in three events — the 100 free, 100 back and 100 fly — all coming at the Yellow Jacket Championship Qualifier… Finished fifth in the 100 free at the Qualifier in a time of 46.49, shaving nearly two seconds off his fastest time from 2013-14… Placed third in the finals of the 100 back at the Qualifier in 49.84.
As A Freshman In 2013-14: Added depth for the Yellow Jackets in the freestyle, backstroke and butterfly… Posted a season-best time of 21.67 in the 50 free at the Georgia Tech Invitational… Used the Yellow Jacket Championship Qualifier late in the season to record career-best times in the 100 back (50.03), the 200 back (1:53.81) and the 100 fly (50.76).
Before Tech: Lettered four years for the swimming team at Johnson Ferry Christian Academy… Was name his team’s Most Valuable Swimmer… Junior National Qualifier in the 100 back in the summer of 2012.
Personal: Full name is Spencer Francis Johnston… Born December 8, 1994 in Marietta, Ga…. Son of Tammy Johnston… Has three sisters — Abby, Leannan and Maggie… His mother played tennis at Georgia State… Intends to major in biology… Chose Tech because of its unmatched academics, its incredible swimming facilities and beautiful campus.
Johnston’s Career Top Times (through 2014-15 season) | ||
EVENT | TIME | LOCATION |
50 Free | 21.67 | 2013 Georgia Tech Invitational |
100 Free | 46.49 | 2015 Yellow Jacket Championship Qualifier |
100 Back | 49.84 | 2015 Yellow Jacket Championship Qualifier |
200 Back | 1:53.81 | 2014 Yellow Jacket Championship Qualifier |
100 Fly | 50.26 | 2015 Yellow Jacket Championship Qualifier |