Joseph Hessburg

Year:

2014

Hometown:

Grosse Pointe Park, MI

College Events:

Sprint Freestyle

Major:

Political Science

Swim Accomplishments

Freshman Year: During Joe's freshman year, he was on the 200 Freestyle relay that placed 14th at the NCAA National Championships, earning All-American Honorable Mention. He also swam in the 200 Medley Relay, and the 400 and 800 Freestyle Relays at the national meet. At SCAC Conference championships, he placed top 8 in the 50 and 100 freestyle and helped win the 200 freestyle relay.

Prep: Joe was a 4 year letter winner at Grosse Pointe South High School and also swam for the Grosse Pointe Gators Swim Club. He was captain of his team for two years, and holds 2 school records. In High School he earned All-State honors 6 times, and All-American honors twice, including a leg in a State Championship winning 200 Freestyle Relay with teammate Cam Johnson.

Outside the Pool:

Joe is involved in the Special Student Friend program at DePauw, and remains involved in coaching various Special Olympic activities.

Personal:

Son of John and TJ Hessburg, Joe was born on April 26, 1992. Joe has an older brother, Jack, and two younger brothers, Luke, and Matthew.