FAIRHOPE, Ala. – Jackson Tunks, 13, of Fairhope has been recognized for his achievement for the 2009-10 swim season by USA Swimming the national governing body of competitive swimming in the United States. Tunks received Certificates of Recognition for holding eight Top 10 times in his age group in the country. In the 12-year old age group Tunks holds the 2nd fastest swim time in the United States for the 200-yard backstroke, 3rd for the 1000-yard freestyle, 4th for the 500-yard freestyle, 5th for the 100-yard backstroke, 8th for the 200-yard and 1650-yard freestyle, and 10th for the 400-yard individual medley.

He also received a National Age Group Award as a 13-year old for the 200-meter backstroke.

Tunks, a seventh grader at Fairhope Middle School, swims with the Southern Waters Aquatic Team (SWAT) and is coached by Rich Suhs and Dean Burns. He is also a member of the Fairhope High School swim team under the direction of Coach Cathy Hudson.