Eric Burns
Eric Burns

Player Profile
Class:
Sophomore

Hometown:
Lakeville, Minn.

High School:
Lakeville North

Height:
6-3

Event:
Free/Back

2007-08: Redshirted the season and maintained sophomore eligibility.

2006-07: Made an impression as a sprinter, finishing with the second-best time on the team during the year in the 50 freestyle and third-best in the 100 free ... swam to season-best times in the 50 free, 100 free and 100 backstroke at the Horizon League Championships ... placed 11th in the 100 back, 14th in the 100 free and 16th in the 50 free at the meet ... won the 50 free against Western Illinois ... placed second in the 50 at Valparaiso.

High School: Had a stellar career in the pool, earning All-America honors twice, all-state honors six times and all-conference accolades five times ... part of a state championship squad at Lakeville North High School last season and was a key member of the championship 400 freestyle relay team ... six-time letterwinner.

Personal: Son of Doug and Elaine Burns ... includes friends, racing motocross, music and movies as interests and hobbies ... lists winning the state title as a senior as his most memorable sports experience ... undecided on a major at UWM ... cousin, Ryn Burns, plays volleyball at Princeton.