Emory University

John Petroff

	Events:	Fly, IM
	Hometown:	Springfield, OH
	High School:	Springfield Worth
	Major:	Undecided
	Parents:	Samuel & Antigone

Freshman (2006-07):

Petroff earned All-America honors as part of the Eagles’ 400-medley relay team, and an All-America honorable mention in the 400-medley relay. He swam in six different events throughout the season for the Eagles, earning a total of 187.50 points. The freshman recorded top-five times by an Emory swimmer last season in both the 100- and 200-butterfly.

Career Best Times:

50.09	100	Free	10/21/2006	Davidson vs. Emory, Georgia Southern
1:51.16	200	Free	1/27/2007	2007 Transylvania vs. Emory Dual
4:56.64	500	Free	1/27/2007	2007 Transylvania vs. Emory Dual
51.03	100	Fly	3/15/2007	NCCA DIII Men Swimming/Diving Championshps
1:52.24	200	Fly	11/30/2006	2006 Miami Invitational
1:57.17	200	IM	3/15/2007	NCCA DIII Men Swimming/Diving Championshps

Prior to Emory:

Attended Springfield Worth High School, where he swam for four seasons... Served as the co-captain of the team duringhis senior year... Competed in the 100 and 200 meter butterfly and the 200 meter IM... Named a high school all-American... Coached by Dave Johnson... Finished in 4th place in the 200 meter butterfly and 6th place in the 100 meter butterfly at the 2006 YMCA National Championships... Finished in fifth place in the 100 meter butterfly at the Ohio High School State Championships.

Personal:

Born on October 23, 1987.

Quote:

"I chose Emory because the academic aspect of the school is so strong, and the team environment is so inviting."