David Tao

Events:
Breast/IM
Height:
5-10
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
San Antonio, Texas
High School:
Sandra Day O'Connor
Squadron:
37 / Skyraiders

FRESHMAN | 2019-20: Named to the Academic All-WAC Team…Had the fifth-fastest 100 and 200 breast times on the team…Also had the sixth-quickest 100 back, 200 IM, and 400 IM times for the team on the year…Named to the Dean’s and AD’s lists.

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Four year letterwinner in swimming for Sandra Day O’Connor High School…Holds school record in nine events, including four individual and four medley…Was a Regional Champion and placed fourth at the Texas 6A State Championships…For his club, the Alamo Area Aquatics Association, he holds the record in the 100 breaststroke and was a Junior National Finalist…Graduated in the top five percent of his class.

PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 37 where he is the Innovation Actualizer…Son of Xiaojian Tao and Yu Lang…Has two siblings, Wilson and Nelson…Nickname is Davey...Majoring in management with a minor in Chinese…Intends on becoming a pilot following graduation...Hidden talent is juggling…Lists his greatest team moment in sports as being a part of a state qualifying relay team…Credits his mom as having the greatest influence on his swimming career…Biggest hobby is cooking…Chose the Academy “To be a part of something greater than myself and serve our country.”