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Senior
Hometown
Mesa,
Arizona
Last School
Mountain View High School
Roster Years
2012-2013 | 2015-2019
Before BYU:
- Prepped at Mountain View High School under coach Robert Ronan
- Club: Mesa Aquatics Club under coach Jack Giles
- Played tennis and baseball
- Male Athlete of the Year in school district
- Won 50 free at state junior and senior year
- Won 100 free at state senior year
Personal:
- Son of Jeff and Lorna Sorenson
- Has one brother and one sister
- Enjoys baseball, volleyball, tennis and football
- Plays the piano
- Served in the New York New York South mission (2013-2015)
- Majoring in mechanical engineering
- BYU's No. 1 all-time best in 50-yard free
- BYU's No. 1 all-time best in 100-yard free
- BYU's No. 3 all-time best in 100-yard back
- Holds the MPSF Conference record in the 100-yard free
Personal Bests
Event | Time | Meet |
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50 Free | 19.19 | 2018 Mizzou Invite |
100 Free | 42.24 | 2019 MPSF Championships |
100 Back | 47.95 | 2016 MPSF Championships |
Mission
- New York , New York
BYU Hall of Fame
Freshman Year
2012-2013
- MPSF Male Freshman of the Year
- Named to All-MPSF First Team for performances in the 50 free (20.01), 200 free relay (1:18.30), 100 free (43.90) and 400 free relay (2:55.02)
- Named to All-MPSF Second Team for his performance in the 100 back (48.74)
- At MPSF meet finished first in the 200 Free Relay and 400 Free Relay, third in the 50 Free and 100 Free and fourth in 100 Back
- Helped set school and MPSF meet records in the 200 Free Relay and 400 Free Relay
- Ranked second on the team in the 50 Free, 100 Free and 100 Back
Sophmore Year
2015-2016
- Competed in the Olympic U.S. Trials, placing 48th in the 100 Free (50:22) while swimming in the preliminaries and placed 13th in the semifinals while swimming the 50 Free (22:37)
- Contributed to a first-place finish in the 200 free relay and a second-place finish in the 200 medley and 400 free relays at the Colorado Mesa Invite
- Contributed to a first-place finish in the 200 free and 200 medley relays and recorded a second-place finish in the 50 free (21.04) at the Pacific Invite
- Contributed to a first-place finish in the 200 free relay against UNLV
- Recorded a first-place finish in the 50 free (20.34) and contributed to first-place finishes in the 200 medley relay and 400 free relay against Colorado Mesa
- Named MPSF/Turbo Athlete of the Week (Nov. 11)
- Contributed to a new BYU record in the 200 medley relay (1:27.42) and 400 free relay (2:53.88) at the Texas Invite
- Recorded a first-place finish in the 50 free (20.41), a third-place finish in the 100 free (46.17) and contributed to a second-place finish in the 400 free relay (3:01.80) against Grand Canyon
- Recorded a first-place finish in the 50 free (20.35), a second-place finish in the 100 free (45.02) and contributed to a first-place finish in the 200 free relay (1:21.13) against Denver/Minnesota
- Recorded first-place finishes in the 50 free (19.99) and 100 free (44.37) and contributed to a first-place finish in the 400 free relay (3:01.11) and a new pool record and first-place finish in the 200 medley relay (1:29.05) against Utah
- Named MPSF/Turbo Athlete of the Week (Jan. 27)
- Recorded a first-place finish in the 200 free (1:18.55), a first-place finish and new school record in the 500 free (19.57), a first-place finish, new school record and MPSF meet record in the 100 free (42.94) and contributed to first-place finishes, new school records and MPSF meet records in the 400 free relay (2:53.11) and 200 medley relay (1:26.51) at the MPSF Championships
- In total, broke or contributed to breaking four school records at the MPSF Championships
- Named First-Team All-MPSF in 200 medley relay, 200 free relay, 400 free relay, 50 free and 100 free and was named Second-Team All-MPSF in 100 back
- Qualified for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials in the 100-meter free (50.22) at the American Short Course Championships
- Earned Second-Team All-American with a 14th place finish in the 50 free (19.48) at the 2016 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships
Junior Year
2016-2017
Achievements:
- Awarded 'Swimmer of the Week' by College Weekly (Nov. 10)
- Broke personal and school record in the 50 free with a time of 19.22 in competition against Grand Canyon- ranked with the fourth best time in the country (Dec. 1)
- Awarded MPSF Athlete of the Week and named 'Swimmer of the Week' by College Swimming magazine (Dec. 7)
- Named First-Team All-MPSF in 50 and 100 free
- Named Second-Team All-MPSF in 200 and 400 free relays
- Ranked first in the All-Time Bests for the 50 free (19.22)
- Placed first in the 100 free at the MPSF Championships (43.49)
- Placed second in the 50 free at the MPSF Championships (19.85)
- Contributed to a second-place finish in the men's 200 freestyle relaty at the MPSF Championships
- Competed in the 50 and 100 freestyle events at the NCAA Div. I Swim and Dive Championships
- Placed 21st in the 50 free prelims with a time of 19.37 at the NCAA Championships
- Matched BYU All-Time Record of 42.86 in the 100 free and placed 24th overall at the NCAA Championships
Personal Best(s):
50 Freestyle
- 19.22
- 19.69
100 Freestyle
- 43.06
- 43.16
- 43.49
100 Backstroke
- 48.97
- 49.13
- 49.36
Senior Year
2018-2019
Achievements:
- Awarded MPSF/TYR Athlete of the Week (Nov. 7)
- Broke his personal and school record at the Mizzou Invite in the 50 free at 19.19, No. 1 All-Time Best time in the program
- Qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 50-meter free at the U.S Winter Nationals
- Named First-Team All-MPSF in the 50- and 100-yard free
- Names Second-Team All-MPSF in the 100 back, 200 free relay and 400 free relay
- Placed first in the 50 free finals at the MPSF Championships
- Set an MPSF Conference record in the 100 free at 42.24, also replacing his No. 1 time in BYU program history
- Competed in the NCAA Championships (March 30) and finished 20th in the 50 free and 31st in the 100 free
- Named MPSF Swimmer of the Year
- Placed first in several 50 and 100 free events throughout the season
Personal Best(s):
50 Freestyle
- 19.19
100 Freestyle
- 42.24
Graduate Year
Redshirt Year
2017-2018
Medical Redshirt Year
2017-2018
- Recorded a second place finish in the 50 free (20.31) at the Pacific Invite
- Named a team captain
Season Bests:
50 Free
- 19.57 (Texas Invite)
- 19:58 (Texas Invite)
- 19.65 (Teas Invite)
100 Free
- 42.88 Relay Split (Texas Invite)
- 43.45 (Texas Invite)
- 43.83 (Texas Invite)
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M Swimming & Diving | Mar, 30
Sorenson Represents BYU at NCAA Championships
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Nov, 30
Sorenson Qualifies for Olympic Trials
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Nov, 07
Sorenson Secures MPSF Honors
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Nov, 03
Swim and Dive Take the Win against Rebels
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ImageW Swimming & Diving | Nov, 03
Swim and Dive Take the Win against Rebels
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Oct, 05
Freshman swimmers stand out in Intermountain Shootout
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ImageW Swimming & Diving | Oct, 05
Freshman swimmers stand out in Intermountain Shootout
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Sep, 04
2018-19 Season Preview
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ImageW Swimming & Diving | Sep, 04
2018-19 Season Preview
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Oct, 04
Utah tops BYU in annual relay meet
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Jul, 01
Sorenson places 15th in 50 freestyle at National Championships
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Jul, 01
Sorenson places 15th in 50 freestyle at National Championships
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ImageW Swimming & Diving | Jun, 26
Payton Sorenson competes in the National Championships
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ImageW Swimming & Diving | Jun, 26
Payton Sorenson competes in the National Championships
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Jun, 22
Payton Sorenson competes in the National Championships
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Jun, 22
Payton Sorenson competes in the National Championships
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ImageW Swimming & Diving | May, 08
2016-2017 BYU swim and dive season review
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | May, 08
2016-2017 BYU swim and dive season review
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ImageW Swimming & Diving | Apr, 07
Awards and all-conference teams named by MPSF
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Apr, 07
Awards and all-conference teams named by MPSF
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ImageW Swimming & Diving | Feb, 18
Men's team takes second, Women's team fourth at MPSF Championships
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ImageW Swimming & Diving | Jan, 21
Cougars win final event, but fall short of victory against Utah
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Jan, 21
Cougars win final event, but fall short of victory against Utah
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ImageW Swimming & Diving | Jan, 14
Freshmen divers assist in BYU's team victory
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Jan, 14
Freshmen divers assist in BYU's team victory
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Dec, 08
Payton Sorenson earns two awards in one week
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Dec, 08
Payton Sorenson earns two awards in one week
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ImageW Swimming & Diving | Dec, 03
Sorenson finishes in the top five of the 100 freestyle
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Dec, 03
Sorenson finishes in the top five of the 100 freestyle
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Nov, 10
Payton Sorenson named Swimmer of the Week
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Nov, 10
Payton Sorenson named Swimmer of the Week
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ImageW Swimming & Diving | Nov, 05
Men's team takes the win in Nevada
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ImageW Swimming & Diving | Oct, 22
ASU wins both duals, but Cougars win 7 events
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Oct, 22
ASU wins both duals, but Cougars win 7 events
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ImageW Swimming & Diving | Oct, 17
Arizona State vs. BYU on Saturday morning
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ImageW Swimming & Diving | Oct, 17
Arizona State vs. BYU on Saturday morning
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Oct, 17
Arizona State vs. BYU on Saturday morning
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Oct, 17
Arizona State vs. BYU on Saturday morning
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Jun, 21
Taylor leads Cougar hopefuls at U.S. Olympic Trials next week
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ImageW Swimming & Diving | Apr, 25
2015-2016 Swim and Dive Season review
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Apr, 20
2015-2016 Swim and Dive Season review
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Mar, 24
Taylor and Sorenson earn Second-Team All-America
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Mar, 21
Taylor, Sorenson and Dreesen to compete in NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships
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ImageW Swimming & Diving | Mar, 05
Sorenson shines as BYU wraps week at American Short Course Championship
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Mar, 05
Sorenson shines as BYU wraps week at American Short Course Championship
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ImageW Swimming & Diving | Feb, 24
Twenty-six Cougars earn All-MPSF honors
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Feb, 24
Twenty-six Cougars earn All-MPSF honors
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ImageW Swimming & Diving | Feb, 27
All-Conference teams announced
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ImageM Swimming & Diving | Feb, 27
All-Conference teams announced
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ImageW Swimming & Diving | Feb, 23
Women place second, men third at MPSF Championships