Sam Empey

AWARDS & HONORS 

• SEC Academic Honor Roll (2026) 

 2025-26 (SOPHOMORE)* 

• Swam in the SEC Championship, finishing 28th in the 100 back, 31st in the 200 back, and 49th in the 100 fly 

• Finished third in the 100 back at The Dual Meet Tournament against Florida State 

• Earned three personal-best times at the NC State Fall Invite in the 100 back (46.48), 200 back (1:44.02), and 100 fly (46.72) 

 2024-25 (FRESHMAN)* 

• Qualified for the NCAA B cut in the 100 back 

• Earned a lifetime-best in the 100 back (46.84) at the First Chance Invite 

• Swam a personal-best in the 100 fly (47.04) at the Last Chance Invite 

 PRE-COLLEGE 

• Swam for Union High School 

• Qualified for USA Swimming Futures 

• Qualified for the Winter Juniors Championships 

• Qualified for Junior National Championships