University of North Carolina Athletics
2012-13 Swimming & Diving Roster
Jake Stringfield
- Position:
- Backstroke, Freestyle
- Height:
- 6-0
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Waynesville, N.C.
- High School:
- Tuscola
Previous College Experience: Did not compete in swimming for past two years...spent two semesters living in Patagonia and two semesters going to school in Los Angeles...resurrected swimming career by joining Rose Bowl Aquatics in Pasadena, Calif. ...worked for Millennium Films while living in L.A.
Prep: Graduated from Tuscola High School in Waynesville, N.C.
Personal: Full name is John Evans Stringfield...goes by Jake...stands 6-0 tall...son of John and Judith Stringfield...was born July 17, 1991 in Waynesville, N.C. ...majors in economics.13 Questions With Junior Jake Stringfield
Section #1: Swimming & Diving
1. The best thing about being a Tar Heel swimmer is the competition.
2. Since last year the aspect of my training I've worked on the most is returning to a high level of swimming-related fitness
3. My best friends on another college swimming team are Bo Mattix at MIT and Micky Mowry at UC Santa Barbara.
4. My greatest strengths as a swimmer are giving my best in practice and having a nerdy interest in the sport.
Section #2: Hobbies & Interests
1. Away from the pool and academic pursuits I like to spend time making music and making my friends laugh.
2. The best movie I've seen recently is Drive.
3. The music act I'd most like to see in person is The National.
4. The personal interest I have that might surprise my teammates is producing electronic music.
Section #3: Food & Beverage
1. After a big meet, I'd like to eat at a buffet spread that included a chance to feel dignified afterwards.
2. My favorite beverage is Chocolate Milk.
3. My favorite food made by a relative is Paella.
Section #4: Personality
1. If I possessed the gift of time travel I'd like to go to, you know, I just don't think that could ever be a good idea.
2. My dream job is something that demands rigorous creativity and has a meaningful impact.
