2014-2015 (RS-Freshman):
Set personal bests in the 100 free (45.70) and 200 free (1:39.45) at the American Short Course Championships in Austin, Texas… saw action in every meet leading up to the SEC Championships, swimming in a variety of freestyle events.
Redshirted.
High School/Club:
2013 high school graduate … has best times in 100 free (46:39), 200 free (1:40.3), and 500 free (4:35:75) … competed for Nitro Swimming club for three years and was coached by Tim O’Brian.
Personal:
Edwin Hunter Artmann is the son of Edwin and Sandy Artmann of Round Rock, Texas … born on August 27, 1994 in Franklin, Tennessee … intends to major in business … has been swimming competitively since the age of 11 .. says he chose A&M “because it offered me an excellent swim program that can improve on the base my club built and because of the outstanding academics.”
Close Up
Favorite TV show: Star Trek Next Generation
Most played song in my iPod: Stricken by Disturbed
What I drive: Nissan Murano
Favorite movie: Lord of the Rings
What I’m reading: The Armchair Economist, Frank Perreti novels, and Vince Flynn novels.
Bookmarked websites: facebook.com, dotabuff.com
Superstition: I believe in aliens
Worst job: McDonald’s cashier
Favorite city to visit: Austin, TX
Talent I’d most like to have: Juggling
Pre-competition music: Various Heavy/Death Metal
Favorite quote: “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, and expecting different results.” –Albert Einstein
Favorite tradition at Texas A&M: Midnight Yell Practice