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5 unusual facts about Ben Hesen


Ben Hesen

Hesen is the current US Open record holder in the 50M backstroke.

Quickly escalating into a full-time commitment, Ben was passionate about swimming, but never saw much opportunity in it until a meteoric rise between his freshman and sophomore year at Jeffersonville High School in Indiana.

At the BIG TEN Championships at the University of Michigan, Ben took the 100 backstroke title in a time of 45.92, breaking the Canham Natatorium record of 46.48 set by Michael Phelps in 2005.

Attended Jeffersonville High School and grew up swimming for Keith Gast at Pacesetter Aquatics.

Jeffersonville High School

Ben Hesen, champion collegiate swimmer and US Open record holder in the 50M backstroke



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