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2009-10 (Sophomore): Pope concluded his sophomore season setting new career best times in the 500 Free (4:39.90) and 1650 Free (16:51.51) during the Big West Championships. Against Denver on November 7, Jack finished fourth in the 50 Free, touching the wall with a time of 22.81. 2008-09 (Freshman): As a freshman, Jack had his best performance at the Big West Championships setting career best times in the 200 Free (1:43.73), 500 Free (4:43.09) and 1000 Free (9:47.84). He began the year setting a personal best time in the 50 Free (23.05) at the Pacific Invitational and the 200 Back (2:09.42) at Denver. At the Nike Cup, Pope finished the 1650 Free with a time of 17:33.84. High School: During the summer of 2008, Jack graduated from Lahainaluna High School, in Hawaii where he lettered in swimming. The Lunas were three-time state champions from 2006 to 2008, and Pope won the 200 and 500 Free races for his school. He specialized in mid-distance freestyle events. Personal: John Pope was born in Lahaina, Hawaii, and is the son John and Paula Pope. He has one sister, Laura, who swims for San Diego. During his third year at Pacific, Jack is an English major and hopes to earn a credential in the future to teach English. |
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