NAME: Justin Grender
SCHOOL: St. Xavier High
School
SPORT(S): Swimming
GRADUATING YEAR: 2018
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT:
Setting 3 state records in one meet
BIRTHDATE: 4/1/2000
HEIGHT: 6'2"-170 lbs.
RESIDENCE: Sharonville
PARENTS: Andy & Julie
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: "My
sister Holly."
FUTURE GOAL: Represent U.S.
at swimming competitions
St. Xavier senior Justin Grender is a swimming All-American and a
multiple Ohio state champion. He finishes his high school career with 12
Ohio state championships in individual and relay events plus over all
team state titles.
This season, Justin helped the AquaBombers to a remarkable 10th straight
Ohio state team championship, the 39th Ohio state swimming team title
over all. Individually, he was Ohio state champ in the 100 backstroke
(48.07) and state runner-up in the 50 freestyle (20.36). He was also a
key member on the AquaBombers' 200 medley and 400 freestyle relay teams
that won Ohio state championships.
Following his state championship performance, Justin was the individual
champion in the 100 backstroke (47.73) and 50 freestyle (20.20) at the
Southwest Ohio District championships. Both titles were district-record
times.
His junior year, the AquaBombers were the top high school team in the
nation. He was a key member in three Ohio state champion relay teams,
all setting Ohio state records.
On a national level, Justin has competed in the USA Swimming Junior
National Championships, and he holds multiple national age-group relay
records. His club team is the Cincinnati Marlins.
Active in community service, Justin is a top student with a 4.0 GPA
and he is an academic All-American. He will swim collegiately at the
University of Virginia.
His favorite athlete is Russell Westbrook, favorite entertainer is
Travis Scott, favorite book is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the
Night-Time, favorite movie is Guardians of the Galaxy and
most-like-to-meet is Morgan Freeman.
COACH'S QUOTE – "Justin Grender's versatility allows him to seek
out and conquer challenges like few swimmers I have ever met. He is
incredibly fun to coach!"
— Tim Beerman, Swim Coach
To view this year's MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2015-2016 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2014-2015 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2013-2014 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2012-2013 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2011-2012 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2010-2011 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2009-2010 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2008-2009 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2007-2008 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2006-2007 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2005-2006 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2004-2005 MVPs, go
here.
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