Cary Burke
Cary Burke
Year: So.
Hometown: Edina, MN
High School: Edina High School
Position: Fly, Free
Major: History
Parents: Reid & Valerie

Senior (2007-08):

Burke earned three all-America honorable mentions at the 2008 NCAA Division III Championship meet, finishing 13th in the 100-yard breaststroke, and 11th as part of both the 200-yard and 400-yard freestyle relays.  Burke's time of 57.26 seconds in the 100-yard breaststroke was the seventh-fastest in school history.  He was Emory's third-best performer in both the 100-yard breaststroke and 100-yard butterfly, and the fourth-best performer on the squad in each of the 50-yard freestyle and 200-yard individual medley.  Burke finished the season fourth on the squad with 254.50 points scored in meets during the campaign.

Junior (2006-07):

Burke earned an All-America certificate as part of the 400-freestyle relay team, which recorded the third-fastest time in school history at the NCAA Championship Meet.  He also earned an All-America Honorable Mention for his part with the 200-freestyle relay team, which was also the top-finisher at the University Athletic Association Championship.  Burke was part of three All-Conference relay teams.  His time of 50.76 in the 100-butterfly was the fastest time by an Eagle last season.  Burke scored 241.25 points, the sixth-most by an Eagle last season.

Sophomore (2005-06):

Burke, a sophomore, earned his first All-America honors this season in two events.  He was awarded All-America certificates with his fourth place finish in the 200-yard freestyle relay and his fifth place finish in the 800-yard freestyle relay.  Burke also earned two All-America Honorable Mention honors in the 200-yard individual medley and the 400-yard freestyle relay.  Burke led the team this season in All-Conference honors with five.  He also earned three Conference Champion titles with wins in the 200-yard freestyle, the 200-medley relay, and the 800-yard freestyle relay

Freshman (2004-05):

Burke, a freshman, qualified for the NCAA Division III national championships. He finished 19th in the 100-yard butterfly and 30th in the 200-yard individual medley at nationals. At the conference championships Burke finished second in the 200-yard individual medley and third in the 200-yard butterfly. He also placed third as a member of the 800-yard freestyle relay, giving him three all-conference honors this season. Burke finished 16th among 40 competitors on the team in points scored in dual and championship meets.

Career Best Times:

21.70   50   Free   11/29/2007   Miami Invitational
48.68   100   Free   11/10/2007   Emory Invitational
1:43.28   200   Free   12/1/2005   2005 Miami Invitational
5:08.03   500   Free   1/27/2007   2007 Transylvania vs. Emory Dual
55.33   100   Back   12/10/2005   Rollins College @ Emory University
57.26   100   Breast   3/20/2008   NCAA Division III Championships
25.03   50   Fly   10/22/2005   Men's Saturday Time Trial
50.76   100   Fly   3/15/2007   NCCA DIII Men Swimming/Diving Championshps
1:53.63   200   Fly   2/18/2005   Emory University Invite
1:53.59   200   IM   11/30/2006   2006 Miami Invitational
4:17.11   400   IM   12/1/2005   2005 Miami Invitational