Jon Prins

John Prins (Athlete - 1974)

• John is a 1974 graduate of Bloomington Jefferson where he participated in swimming.  

• John had a prolific swimming career at Jefferson.  

• John was the 100-yard backstroke state champion in 1972, 1973, and 1974.  

• He set state records each year and his 1974 record lasted for 19 years and was the 2nd fastest in the nation in 1974.  

• John was also the 200 individual medley state champion in 1974 along with gaining NISCA All American status three times during his high school career.  

• He was a captain and 3 time letter winner.  

• After Jefferson, John swam collegiately at Alabama where he was a 3 time All American and placed in the top 5 in the 100 meter backstroke at the 1976 Olympic Trials.  

• John has had a long real estate career and currently resides in Savage with his wife (and fellow Jaguar) Barb.