Canisius University Athletics

2008-09:

• Primarily competed in the 500 freestyle and 100 and 200 butterfly events for the Griffs
• Earned a season-best 4:48.78 in the 500 freestyle, a season best by 15 seconds at the MAACs
• Also at the MAACs, swam his fastest time in the 1000 freestyle with a time of 9:56.97
• Set a school record in the 200 butterfly with a time of 2:01.20 against Shippensburg
• Part of the 400 medley school record team, swimming 100 fly for a combined time of 3:37.59 against Gannon
• Against Iona, set a pool record in the 400 medley relay with a combined time of 3:37.65, swimming a personal time of 54.58 in the 100 fly
• Awarded the Griffin Award for pride, heart and determination by the team 

Before Canisius:

• Swam four years for the Frontier Falcons
• Began college career at Towson University
• Earned 21st place in the 500 freestyle at the CAA Championship meet
• Also swam to a 15th place finish in the 200 butterfly in the same meet

Personal:

• Son of Bob and Linda Ernst
• One older brother, Kurt
• Skis and sails in his spare time
• Earned Eagle Scout status
• Father attended Canisius

Born:

• July 10, 1988