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Nils Lofgren
Nils Lofgren
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Stockholm, Sweden
High School:
Kongsholmens Gymnasium
Event:
Fly
Birthdate:
06/08/1979

Junior: One of the Cardinals' top point producer, Nils' wins were firsts in the 200-fly vs. EIU, XU, and SLU, in the 100-fly vs. WIU, IUPUI, XU and SLU. He was a stalwart on the relay teams as well, with firsts in the 400-medley relay against EIU, XU and SLU. He was also part of the winning 200-medley relay versus WIU, IUPUI. He posted the 10th best time in the conference in the 200-fly, was 12th in the 100-fly and 17th in the 200-IM in the regular season.

Sophomore: As a sophomore at the Midwest Championships, he set a school record in the 200-fly. He also was invaluable on the Cardinal Relay teams. He was part of both the 200- and 400-medley relay team, both of which finished as runner-up at the Midwest Championships.

Freshman: As a freshman, he finished second in the 200-fly and fourth in the 100-free at the 2000 SSI.

High School/Club: He swam four years for coach Bo Westergren at Kongsholmens Gymnasium. He placed second and third in the 200-fly and third in the 400-medley relay at the Junior Nationals. He was Kongsholmens' Athlete of the Year in 1998 and won the Sveriges Snyggaste Kille Award in 1999.

Personal: Son of Lars and Ase Lofgren. Born June 8, 1979. Major is finance and marketing.

Favorites:

  • Swimmers: Lars Frolander, Marcus Fahlen
  • Books: Lord of the Rings, DarkElf Trilogy, Dirk Pitt Novels
  • Hobbies: Reading, cooking, sleeping
  • Movies: Lord of the Rings, Star Wars
  • TV Shows: Seinfeld, Friends
  • Musical Groups: Beatles, Beach Boys, REM
  • His advice to youngsters: Simma Lognt
  • Best advice about sports: It is just a game
  • Person with the greatest influence on his athletic career: Else Morton, his aunt
  • His goal: to beat Joseph Mittel in the 100-fly at Conference meet in 2003

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