Griffin Lajoie
Griffin Lajoie
  • Height:
    6'3''
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Hometown:
    Toronto, Ont.
  • High School:
    McNeil High
  • Event(s):
    Back

Bio

As a junior (2023-24)
Competed in the 100 back, 200 back, 200 IM, and medley relay for the Black and Gold...earned two individual and two relay medals at the America East Championships...successfully defended his title in the 100 back by taking gold again with a 48.21...took bronze in the 200 back... won silver and set a new program record of 1:26.89 with the 200 medley relay team and took gold and set a program record in the 400 medley relay with a time of 3:12.99....also finished fourth in the 200 IM.

As a sophomore (2022-23)
Swam in the 50 free, 200 free, 50 back, 100 back, 50 fly, 100 fly, and the 200 IM for the Bulldogs... Won the gold in the 100 (48.49) and 200 back (1:46.75) at the America East Championship... Also placed fifth in the 200 IM with a time of 1:50.31.

As a freshman (2021-22)
Won gold in the 400 medley relay at the NEC Championships, helping set an NEC record time of 3:16.99... Also won individual bronze in the 100 and 200 back at NEC's... Also placed fourth in the 200 IM... Named NEC Rookie of the Week 1/19.

Before Bryant: Two-year swimmer for Crest Swimming Club Team... Qualified for 2020 Canadian Olympic Trials... Swam at 2019 Canadian Senior Championships, 2018 and 2019 Canadian Eastern Championships, and 2018 Irish Nationals.

Personal: Son of Lesley Sargla and Mark Lajoie... Has two siblings, Cooper and Hugo.

News Mentions

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Bulldogs Cap Off Season With End of Year Banquet

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University swimming & diving team celebrated their success in the 2023-24 season at their end of season banquet...

April 30, 2024

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Men finish second and women finish third at America East Championships

LEXINGTON, VA - The Bryant University swimming & diving team rounded out the America East Championships by reaching the podium 10 times on Day...

February 17, 2024

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Dawgs earn 10 medals on Day 3 of AE Championships

LEXINGTON, VA - The Bryant University swimming & diving team swam to 10 medals, six of which were gold, on Day 3 of the America East Champions...

February 16, 2024

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Dawgs pick up five medals on Day 1 of AE Championships

LEXINGTON, VA - The Bryant University swimming & diving team ended Day 1 of the America East Championships with five podium finishes, three on...

February 15, 2024

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Bulldogs set for America East Championships

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University men's swimming & diving team hit the road this week for the America East Championships in Lexington,...

February 13, 2024

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Black and Gold end regular season on high with victory at BU

BOSTON - The Bryant University men’s swimming & diving team grabbed a big 159.5-133.5 victory over Boston University to end the regular...

January 27, 2024

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Dawgs pick up win on Senior Day

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - On Saturday afternoon the Bryant University men’s swimming & diving team grabbed the win over Marist to secure a...

January 20, 2024

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Bulldogs fall to UMass

AMHERST, MA. - The Bryant University men’s swimming and diving team were defeated by the UMass Minutemen by a score of 172.5-115.5 on...

January 6, 2024

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Bryant earns 18 wins to get fifth straight overall victory at WPI

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University men’s swimming & diving team in combination with the women’s team won their fifth...

December 4, 2023

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Dawgs pick up first team win of the season

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University men’s swimming and diving team won their first meet of the season by taking down Providence College...

November 3, 2023

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Bulldogs beaten by Binghamton in season opener

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University men’s swimming and diving fell to Binghamton in their first meet of the regular season by a score...

October 28, 2023

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2023-24 Men's Swimming & Diving Season Preview

SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Bryant University men’s swimming and diving team returns to the pool to open the 2023-24 season this Friday at Brown....

October 11, 2023