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Hall of Fame

Shawn Parkhurst Sports Hall of Fame Plaque

Shawn Parkhurst

  • Class
    2013
  • Induction
    2026
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Swimming & Diving
  • Three-year standout from 2011-13, Parkhurst became one of the most accomplished swimmers in Canisius history, excelling in distance freestyle and butterfly events.
  • Became the first swimmer in program history to win five individual MAAC championships, including three consecutive titles in the 1,000-yard freestyle from 2011-13.
  • Captured MAAC titles in the 200-yard butterfly in 2011 and 2013, finishing his career with five gold, three silver and two bronze medals in MAAC Championship competition.
  • Established pool, school and conference records in the 1,000-yard freestyle with a time of 9:12.43 while successfully defending his MAAC championship.
  • Finished his Canisius career holding an impressive 18 individual or relay school records, including marks across freestyle, butterfly and relay events.
  • More than a decade later, still holds Canisius records in the 1,000- and 1,650-yard freestyle events, as well as the Koessler Athletic Center Pool record in the 200-yard butterfly.
 
 
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