Taylor Werkema
Taylor Werkema
Height: 6-0
Weight: 195
Year: So.
Hometown: Clarendon Hills, IL
High School: Hinsdale Central
Position: Free, Back
Major: Biology
Parents: Gordon & Barbara

Career Best Times:

49.18 100 Free 2/26/2011 Bulldog Invitational
1:45.13 200 Free 12/1/2011 SCAD Invitational
4:41.36 500 Free 2/25/2012 Bulldog Invitational
10:30.75 1000 Free 10/15/2011 Blue-Gold Meet
53.04 100 Back 12/1/2011 SCAD Invitational
1:53.20 200 Back 12/1/2011 SCAD Invitational

Prior to Emory:

Competed on the Hinsdale Central High School swimming team for four seasons, serving as the team captain during his senior year... Swam career-best times of 4:37.78 in the 500-yard freestyle, 1:55.65 in the 200-yard backstroke, and 9:40.34 in the 1,000-yard freestyle... Was a state finalist and an all-American in 2008 and 2009... Coached by Harold King and Adam Cremieax in high school.

Personal:

Born February 5, 1992... Was an academic all-American in high school.

Why he chose Emory:

"Emory felt like home the minute I stepped on campus.  The team is more supportive, passionate, and caring than any I have ever seen.  Also, the academics and facilities at Emory are at a level that I thought could challenge and drive me academically."