Chris Pinkston

Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Cattlesburg, KY
High School:
Rose Hill

As a sophomore, Chris set his lifetime best in the 200-back at the BIG EAST Championship. He set another lifetime best in the 50-back at the highly competitive Indiana Invitational. As a freshman, Chris bolstered the Cardinal roster particularly in the backstroke events. He made the finals in the 200-back at the 2005 Conference Meet and finished 4th. He also finished 6th in the 100-back and 10th in the 100-fly. He went to Rose Hill High School, where he was valedictorian of his class. At the High School State Meet, he finished fourth in the 100-back. At the YMCA Nationals, he was fifth in the 200-back.

Personal: He is the son of David and Kay Pinkston. His major is Pre-med. He was born Feb. 28, 1986.