University of Iowa Athletics
Free/Fly

David Ernstsson

Class Fr.
Hometown Stockholm, Sweden
High School Karrtorps Gymnasium
David Ernstsson - Men's Swim & Dive - University of Iowa Athletics

Hawk Item — 2013 NCAA qualifier… finished his career as the school-record holder as member of the 800-free relay (6:26.79)… also had the fifth-fastest time in 200 free (1:36.04).

2015-16 — Posted an NCAA “B” qualifying time in 200 free (1:37.58) to lead the team… honorable-mention CSCAA Scholar All-American… swam collegiate-bests in 50 free (20.37) and 100 back (49.60)… had season-best time of 44.77 (100 free)… member of team-leading 400-free relay (2:56.37) and 800-free relay (6:27.83)… scored in two events at 2016 Big Ten Championships… placed sixth in 800-free relay (6:27.83) and was 24th in 200 free (1:38.11)… won the 200 free in dual against Western Illinois (2/5)… also was a member of three winning relays… Academic All-Big Ten and Big Ten Distinguished Scholar selection… named to UI’s Dean’s List for fall semester.

2014-15 — Was second on the team in the 100 free (44.52) and third in the 200 free (1:37.38) with an NCAA “B” qualifying time… member of team-leading 400 free (2:55.44) and 800-free (6:29.57) relays and third-fastest 200 free relay team (1:22.78)… top times in the 400 and 800 free relays rank seventh all-time… posted 24 top-5 finishes… named Academic All-Big Ten… letterwinner.

2013-14 — Led team in the 100-free (44.41) and 200-free (1:36.66)…was a member of the team-leading 200 free relay (1:20.24), 400 free relay (2:57.20), 800 free relay (6:31.59), and 400 medley relay (3:10.58)… recorded an NCAA “B” qualifying time in the 200-free while recording a NCAA provisional time as part of the 400 medley relay… swam a collegiate best in the 50-free (20.41) at the Hawkeye Invitational and a collegeiate best in the 100-free (44.41) at Big Ten Championships… recorded 10 top-five individual finishes, including two victories, and 12 top-3 finishes in relays… recipient of the Wally Ris Memorial Award… Academic All-Big Ten… letterwinner.

2012-13 — Swam on the 800-free relay at the NCAA Championships that finished 27th overall (6:29.96)… won the “B” final and finished ninth in 200 free (1:36.04) at the Big Ten Championships… led team in the 200 free with an NCAA “B” qualifying time of 1:36.04 and posted the second-fastest 50 free (20.42) time… swam collegiate best times in the 50 (20.42), 100 (44.47), and 200 (1:36.04) free at the Big Ten Championships and 100 fly (51.06) in dual at Indiana/vs. Ohio State…. swam on team-leading 200 (1:19.82), 400 (2:56.07), and 800 (6:26.79) free relays… the 800 free relay set a school record at the Big Tens… posted nine top-five finishes, including one first-place finish… letterwinner.

High School — Won the 100 fly with a time of 58.45 at the 2008 Swedish Youth Championship… finished third in the 200 free at the Swedish Nationals with a time of 1:48.93… Swedish Olympic Trial qualifier… best times are 20.30 (50 free), 43.82 (100 free, 1:36.94 (200 free) and 48.90 (100 fly)… swims for the Stockholm Polisens SIM IF… coached by Sven Rowe Malmberg.

Personal — Born July 23, 1992… son of Mikael and Sofia Ernstsson… has two siblings, Emelie and Hampus… majoring in finance.

Ernstsson’s Collegiate Bests

Event Time Meet Date
50 Free 20.37 at Big Ten Championships 2/25/16
100 Free 44.41 at Big Ten Championships 3/1/14
200 Free 1:36.04 at Big Ten Championships 3/1/13
100 Back 49.60 Hawkeye Invitational 12/5/15
100 Fly 51.06 at Indiana/vs. Ohio State 1/19/13