Patrick France '21 Recruiting Profile

The highlight of my swimming career was finishing runner up as a 14 year old at southeastern championships in the 100 freestyle. I didn't realize it then, but my character will and motivation would be tested for the next several years. I moved up I to the open division and got discouraged but kept working hard. Then later my freshman year I had a season ending back injury that made me question what was important to me in life and athletics. The year after was tough as well as my times were not where I'd have liked them to be. I took the summer off from year-round, ran track and refocused my mind on the task at hand- a good next season. Now I have found my passion for the sport a second time and finally achieved the results I was looking for. Every time I compete I'm reminded how thankful I am for the support of my coaches, teammates, and God for allowing me to have the opportunities I have not only in athletics but also in my personal life as a friend, brother son and boyfriend.