University of California, Santa Barbara

2024-25: UC Santa Barbara Invite (Feb. 1): Runner-up in the 200 Yard Freestyle (1:40.72)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Granite Bay High School in northern California … Dedicated member of the varsity swim team and state qualifier … At states, achieved 8th place finish in the 500 freestyle … Won two sectional championships with the Granite Bay team.

PERSONAL: Son of Kerry and Dave Ortman … He has a younger sister named Ellie … Plans to study Pre-Biology … His favorite sports memory was placing 3rd in the 400 freestyle relay at states … His favorite sports team is the San Francisco 49ers … Favorite musicians are Zach Bryan and The Lumineers … Favorite TV show is Suits and favorite movie is Star Wars: The Phantom Menace … His favorite food is Sushi … He plans to attend medical school and pursue an M.D. after college in hopes of becoming an ER doctor.