Bobby Finke was born on November 6, 1999, in Tampa, Florida. His love for the sport of swimming started at an early age, thanks to the influence of his parents. Finke's mother, Jeanne, swam for Ball State University, while his father, Joe, is a swim coach with Saint Petersburg Aquatics.
Having been exposed to an environment that had been highly influenced by swimming from the beginning, had a great impact on Bobby Finke.
Which High School did Bobby Finke go to?
Bobby Finke attended Countryside High School in Clearwater, Florida, where he sharpened his skills as a swimmer, competing for both his high school team and the Saint Petersburg Aquatics (SPA) club under the direction of Coach Fred Lewis.
His accomplishments during his high school years were remarkable, including becoming a Team USA World Championship qualifier at FINA in 2017 and a member of the USA Swimming National team. At the 2018 Phillips 66 National Championships, Finke finished second in the 1,500-meter freestyle with a time of 14:55.34. He also posted the third-fastest time ever in the 1,500-meter freestyle at the 2018 Pan Pacific Championships with a mark of 14:48.79.
Finke's high school achievements included being a two-time NISCA All-American and a two-time USA Swimming Scholastic All-America, as well as a state champion in several swimming events in Florida's Division 4A.
Bobby Finke’s College
Bobby Finke's exceptional performances earned him a spot at the University of Florida, where he swam from 2018 to 2022 under the mentorship of Coach Anthony Nesty. During his time at the University of Florida, Finke collected an impressive collection of distinctions, including:
Eleven-time All-American
2020 All-SEC First Team
2020 SEC Champion (1,650 Free)
2019 SEC Champion (1,650 Free and 400 IM)
2019 Co-SEC Freshman Swimmer of the Year
2021 NCAA Champion (400 IM and 1,650 Free)
2022 NCAA Champion (1,650 Free)
FAQ's On Bobby Finke High School
A. Bobby Finke was born in Tampa, Florida, on November 6, 1999 and is presently 24 years old (as of April 2024).
A. Bobby Finke attended Countryside High School in Clearwater, Florida, where he competed for both his high school team and the Saint Petersburg Aquatics (SPA) club under Coach Fred Lewis.
A. In high school, Bobby Finke became a Team USA World Championship qualifier at FINA in 2017 and a member of the USA Swimming National team. He was also a two-time NISCA All-American and a two-time USA Swimming Scholastic All-America.
A. Bobby Finke swam for the University of Florida in Gainesville from 2018 to 2022, under the guidance of Coach Anthony Nesty.
A. Bobby Finke holds the American records in the 800m freestyle (7:39.36) and 1,500m freestyle (14:36.70). He also holds the U.S. Open record in the 800m freestyle (7:43.32) and the American record in the 1,650-yard freestyle (short course) with a time of 14:12.08.
