Personal Bests:
50 free: 21.78
100 free: 47.25
200 free: 1:40.55
100 fly: 51.51
As a Freshman (2007-08): Started his Maryland career with first-place finishes in the 200-yard freestyle (1:43.42) and 500 free (4:44.88) against Johns Hopkins... placed second against Duke in the 200 free (1:42.46)... finished third in the 200 free against NC State... set a personal best in the 100 free (47.89) and also swam the 200 free (1:40.70) at the ACC Championships...swam his fastest 500 free in 4:41.09 at the Terrapin Cup.
Before Maryland: Broke the Washington Metropolitan Championship record for the 200-yard freestyle in 2007 with a time of 1:40.55 ... was a member of the first-place 400 medley relay team at the 2007 Junior National Championships ... at Poolesville High School, was an MVP for three years and is the record holder in all of the swimming events ... is the record holder in the 200 free for Montgomery County Public Schools (1:40.55) ... earned honor roll and scholar athlete distinction all four years in high school ... swam for Rockville Montgomery Swim Club and holds the club record in the 200 free.
Personal: John Kirk Jackson ... son of Lowell and Jeanne ... has one brother, Kyle ... majoring in kinesiology ... lists Klete Keller as favorite athlete ... grew up rooting for the Terps ... also recruited by University of Pittsburgh, Emory, Towson, American, and Clemson ... lists biggest athletic thrill as anchoring the winning 4x100 medley relay at the 2007 Junior Nationals ... hobbies include kayaking, water polo, and volleyball.
