Iowa Items — his best time in 100 fly (49.15) ranks eighth on Iowa[apos]s all-time best performers list… swam on 400 medley relays that rank sixth (3:18.67-2009) and ninth (3:18.74-2007) in school history.
2008-09 — led team in 100 fly (49.15)… that time ranks eighth on Iowa[apos]s all-time best performers list… also swam third leg on team-leading 400 medley relay (3:18.27) that placed ninth at Big Ten Championships… academic all-Big Ten… letterwinner.
2007-08 — recorded eight top-five finishes… won 50 fly (23.73) vs. Western Illinois… posted season bests in the 50 free (22.41), 100 (47.83) free, 100 fly (50.10), 200 fly (1:52.99) and 200 IM (1:55.96)… letterwinner.
2006-07 — set collegiate bests in 200 IM (1:51.87) at Big Ten meet and 400 IM (4:16.15) vs. Louisville… led team in 200 IM (1:51.87) and swam on team-leading 200 free and 400 medley relays… the 400 medley relay (3:18.74) ranks ninth in school history… won 200 fly (1:55.83) at Michigan State… recorded 11 top-five finishes… letterwinner.
2005-06 — won 100 fly (51.99) and placed second in 200 fly (1:59.06) at Truman State… runner-up in 100 fly five times… recorded 17 top-five finishes… swam season bests in 100 (49.31) and 200 fly (1:52.21) at Big Ten Championships… letterwinner.
High School — four-time automatic all-American… 2004-05 Iowa Swimmer of the Year… state champion in 200 IM (1:53.95) and 100 fly (50.63) senior year, placing second in both events as a junior… eight-time first team all-conference, seven-time conference champion and five-time all-state… District Swimmer of the Year as a junior… set school records in 100 fly (49.79) and 200 IM (1:53.85), and as part of 200 medley relay (1:38.51)… swam in 100 fly (56.59) at 2004 Speedo Championship Sectionals… team captain senior year… attended New Trier High School in Winnetka, IL, as a freshman and sophomore… earned Rookie of the Year honors as a freshman… National Honor Society member… academic all-state and senior scholastic award winner… coaches were Judd Anderson and Mark Onstott… swam for Bettendorf Swim Club and was coached by Barry Neville.
Personal — born June 18, 1986… son of John and Rachelle Dragon… brother, Alex, also swims at Iowa… health sports studies/interdepartmental major.
Dragon’s Collegiate Bests
| Event | Time | Meet | Date |
| 50 Free | 21.55 | Iowa Senior Championships | 3/4/06 |
| 100 Free | 46.85 | Iowa Senior Championships | 3/5/06 |
| 200 Free | 1:45.10 | Iowa Senior Championships | 3/3/06 |
| 100 Breast | 59.49 | Iowa Senior Championships | 3/3/06 |
| 200 Breast | 2:13.60 | Iowa Senior Championships | 3/4/06 |
| 100 Fly | 49.15 | at Big Ten Championships | 2/27/09 |
| 200 Fly | 1:51.58 | at Big Ten Championships | 2/28/09 |
| 200 IM | 1:51.87 | at Big Ten Championships | 2/16/07 |
| 400 IM | 4:16.15 | vs. Louisville (@ Mizzou Duals) | 11/4/06 |