Witnessing marketing senior Jason Flint cut through the Rickel lap pool is like watching a 6-foot Frog (yes, we know horned frogs don’t swim in the wild) doing what simply comes naturally.

But Flint’s strokes are the product of 10,000-yard workouts four times a week for most of a lifetime, not to mention a healthy dose of sibling rivalry from a brother who now swims for the University of Arizona.

For Flint, the combination has been unbeatable.

The Toronto native went undefeated in dual career meets four straight years, finishing this season ranked No. 5, likely earning a trip to the NCAA Championships in March and probably cinching a spot on the Canadian Olympic team. Fitting enough for most Frogs, the Academic All-American’s final victory came in a meet against No. 2 Texas.

“What Jason has done is like a football team going 10-0 three years in a row,” said Head Coach Richard Sybesma, “and this season he’s defended his streak against six Top 25 teams.”

Flint, who has graced the pages of Sports Illustrated as well as Fort Worth-Dallas television sportscasts, said he knows he won’t swim forever, but he figures moving through the water has taught him much about treading the waters of life.

“When you get up at 6 a.m. every morning to swim and then go to class, that schedule dictates the rest of your life,” Flint said. “Swimming for me has built a character that I plan to take with me.”