Iowa Items — Best time in the 200 back (1:47.91) ranks 10th in school history… named to UI Dean’s List.
2012-13 — Big Ten Distinguished Scholar.
2011-12 — Swam collegiate best times in the 100 back (50.93), 200 back (1:47.91) and 200 IM (1:53.58) at the Big Ten Championships… also swam collegiate bests in 200 free (1:44.28) at the Hawkeye Invitational and 100 free at Western Illinois… recorded six top-five finishes… letterwinner.
High School — Three-time All-American… four-time all-state swimmer… team co-caption his junior and senior seasons… placed first in the 100 back (51.35) and 400 free relay (3:09.85 ) at the 2011 Iowa state meet… coached by Richard Marcussen… member of Blackhawk Area Swim Club coached by Nick Lakin.
Personal — Born July 14, 1992… son of Sean and Kim Abbas… business major.
Abbas’ Collegiate Bests
| Event | Time | Meet | Date |
| 100 Free | 48.61 | Western Illinois | 2/3/12 |
| 200 Free | 1:44.28 | Hawkeye Invitational | 12/2-4/11 |
| 100 Back | 50.93 | Big Ten Championships | 2/24/12 |
| 200 Back | 1:47.91 | Big Ten Championships | 2/25/12 |