Bishops' Gatz Voted to
Academic All-America® At-Large Teams

June 9, 2009

Ohio Wesleyan University junior David Gatz (Delaware/Hayes) was voted to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America® College Division Men's At-Large teams, it was announced today.

Gatz was a first-team Academic All-America® selection.

Gatz, a member of the Battling Bishop men's swimming team, earned All-America honors in the 100 and 200 breaststroke this year, becoming Ohio Wesleyan's first multiple All-American since 1994. He placed fourth in the nation in the 200 breaststroke, equaling the best individual finish ever by an Ohio Wesleyan swimmer, and was sixth in the 100 breaststroke. He successfully defended his North Coast Athletic Conference titles in both events. Gatz is a pre-medicine and biochemistry major with a cumulative grade point average of 3.99. He was a second-team Academic All-America® selection last year.

Gatz, along with teammate Usman Javaid, plans to swim the English Channel this summer as a fundraiser for Doctors Without Borders. More information on the English Channel swim can be found by clicking here.

The ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America® teams are selected by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America. To be considered for the teams, one must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.30 or better and be a starter or important reserve. The men’s at-large program for the Academic All-America program includes the sports of fencing, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, swimming, tennis, volleyball, water polo, and wrestling.