University of North Carolina Athletics
2024-25 Swimming & Diving Roster

Harrison Gardner
- Position:
- Back, Fly
- Height:
- 6-3
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Lexington, N.C.
- High School:
- Wesleyan Christian Academy
Career Best Times
100 Free — 46.80 • 100 Back — 49.09 • 200 Back — 1:47.67
As a Junior (2024-25)
Competed in three meets • Swam the 100 back, 200 back and 50 free, finishing 12th in the 100 back, at the Gamecock Invitational • Took second in the 100 and 200 back against Duke • Placed fifth in the 100 back, eighth in the 200 back and 10th in the 50 free at the UNC Invitational.
As a Sophomore (2023-24)
Competed in six meets.
Participated in six dual meets, Tennessee Invitational and Cavalier Invitational • Posted his personal-best time in the 100 butterfly at the Tennessee Invitational and top mark in the 100 and 200 backstroke at the Cavalier Invitational.
Club/Prep
Attended Wesleyan Christian Academy • Coached by Meg and Mac McNairy • Competed with Enfinity Aquatic Club and High Point Swim Club • Eight-time NCISAA Division I finalist • Three-time NCISAA Division I 100 butterfly bronze medalist • Five-time varsity swimming MVP • Served as team chaplain as a senior • Elected Student Body President as a senior • President of the National Honors Society and National Beta Club.
Personal
Full name is Harrison Charles Gardner • Parents are Sam and Geoff Gardner • Born Aug.19, 2004 in Winston-Salem, N.C. • His father, Geoff (1994-95), and grandfather, Ken (1964-67), both played basketball at Clemson • Has an older brother, Grayson, that currently plays soccer at Liberty • His aunt, Meredith Gardner swam at UNC from 1990-92.
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