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Whitworth University

2025-26 Swimming Roster

Caleb Flegel

Samuel Draeger

  • Position Backstroke / I.M.
  • Hometown Fife, Wash.
  • Highschool Fife

Biography

Academic Major: Finance and Accounting

Biographical - 
Parents: Luke and Carrie Draeger
Hobbies: House plants, true crime docs and car detailing
Admired Athlete: Katie Ledecky

Career Highlights - 
SO: Samuel defended his title in the 400-yard I.M. and finished third in the 200-yard backstroke at the 2025 NWC Championships.  He was also fifth in the 200 I.M.
Fr: Samuel was named first team All-NWC in the 400 IM and second team All-NWC in the 200 backstroke. He finished in first place in the 400 IM at the 2024 NWC Championships. 
HS: Samuel established new team records in the 200 I.M., 100 backstroke, 100 butterfly and 200 freestyle during his career at Fife HS. He was the team's MVP as a senior.

Historical Player Information

  • 2023-24Freshman

    Backstroke / I.M.
  • 2024-25Sophomore

    Backstroke / I.M.
  • 2025-26Junior

    Backstroke / I.M.