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Whitworth University

2023-24 Swimming Roster

Naji Saker
Caleb Flegel

Zachary Washburn

  • Position Freestyle
  • Hometown Moses Lake, Wash.
  • Highschool Moses Lake

Biography

Academic Major: Engineering, Physics

Biographical - 
Parents: Bonnie and Steve Washburn
Hobbies: Playing guitar, puzzles
Admired Athlete: Michael Phelps

Career Highlights - 
So: Zachary shared the 2023 NWC Men's Swimmer of the Year honors after he won the 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle and 100 breaststroke at the 2023 conference meet.  He set NWC records in the 50 and 100 freestyle.  He went on to score in the 100 free at the NCAA Division III championships (12th place), becoming an honorable mention All-American.
Fr: Zachary was the 2022 NWC Freshman of the Year after he won the 50-yard freestyle and finished as runner-up in the 100-yard freestyle and 200-yard freestyle.  He was part of NWC titles in the 800 and 400 freestyle relays.  Zachary qualified to compete at the 2022 NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships, where his 800 free relay finished 13th.  
HS: Set team records in the 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle and 200 I.M.  He was part of a state finalist 200 freestyle relay.
 

Historical Player Information

  • 2021-22Freshman

    6'0"
  • 2022-23Sophomore

    Freestyle / I.M.
    6'0"
  • 2023-24Junior

    Freestyle