Gators Add Friese to 2019-20 Recruiting Class
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 | Men's Swimming & Diving
GAINESVILLE, Fla.- The University of Florida men's swimming and diving team has announced Eric Friese as a late addition to its incoming 2019-20 recruiting class.
Friese will join 10 other newcomers to a 2019-20 Gators team that looks to build off a 9-1 overall record and their seventh-consecutive Southeastern Conference championship last season.
"I'm looking forward to being a part of a great program and to help the University of Florida continue to be successful in the future," said Friese. "I'm thankful to get the opportunity to attend such a great academic institution and continue my swimming career. I'm ready and excited to get started in Gainesville."
"We are very excited with Eric's decision," said men's head coach Anthony Nesty. "He will be a great addition to our program and we look forward to having him be a part of the Florida Gators."
Eric Friese (Potsdam, Germany)
Prior to Florida:
- According to Collegeswimming.com, Friese is the 30th-ranked prospect in the 2019 class
- Registered a 6th-place finish in the 100 fly at the 2017 FINA Junior World Championships
- Finished runner-up at the 2018 German Nationals in the 100 fly
- Member of the 3rd-place Medley Relay at the 2018 Swimming World Cup in Tokyo
- Won the 50 and 100 fly at the 2018 German Open
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Friese will join 10 other newcomers to a 2019-20 Gators team that looks to build off a 9-1 overall record and their seventh-consecutive Southeastern Conference championship last season.
"I'm looking forward to being a part of a great program and to help the University of Florida continue to be successful in the future," said Friese. "I'm thankful to get the opportunity to attend such a great academic institution and continue my swimming career. I'm ready and excited to get started in Gainesville."
"We are very excited with Eric's decision," said men's head coach Anthony Nesty. "He will be a great addition to our program and we look forward to having him be a part of the Florida Gators."
Eric Friese (Potsdam, Germany)
Prior to Florida:
- According to Collegeswimming.com, Friese is the 30th-ranked prospect in the 2019 class
- Registered a 6th-place finish in the 100 fly at the 2017 FINA Junior World Championships
- Finished runner-up at the 2018 German Nationals in the 100 fly
- Member of the 3rd-place Medley Relay at the 2018 Swimming World Cup in Tokyo
- Won the 50 and 100 fly at the 2018 German Open
Follow the Gators:
FloridaGators.com | Twitter |Instagram| Facebook
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