Cornell University Athletics

As a senior (2018-19)

• Swam second in the 200 free relay that had the No. 5 time in Cornell history at the Ivy League Championship.
• Anchored the 400 free relay team that posted the 10th-fastest time in school history at the Ivy meet.
• Also scored in the 50 free, placing 21st overall.
• Was third in the 50 free in a dual meet win over Bryant.
• Posted career best times in the 50 and 100 free during the season.
 

As a junior (2017-18)

• Competed in five dual meets and the Ithaca Bomber Invitational.
• Had top five event swims against Yale (100 free), Columbia (50 free) and Brown (50 free).
• Swam four individual events as well as the 200 free relay at the Ithaca Bomber Invitational.
• Elected team co-captain for the 2018-19 season.
 

As a sophomore (2016-17)

• Competed in six meets during the season, including against six of seven Ivy League foes.
• Had four individual top four finishes, including a runner-up finish in the 100 free in a dual meet win over St. Bonaventure.
 

As a freshman (2015-16)

• Competed in all seven dual meets for the Big Red, particularly in the sprint freestyle events.
• Placed second in both the 50 and 100 free races in a dual meet against Brown.
• Was third in the 100 free at the Ithaca Bomber Invitational.
 

Prior to Cornell

• Was a member of the state prep championship squad at The Lawrenceville School.
• Broke a 33-year-old New Jersey state prep record in the 100 back.
• Earned USA Swimming All-America consideration in the 200 free.
• Named to the Star Ledge first-team in his final two seasons.
• Two-year team captain, including for his unbeaten team as a senior.
• Owns a club record in the 100 free for GPAC.
• Also captained the school's water polo team.
 

Personal

• Robert Francis Lincoln is the son of Christopher and Eileen Lincoln and has two older sisters.
• His father was a swimmer at Cal Santa Barbara, while his cousin plays water polo at Cal San Diego.
• He is enrolled in the College of Engineering.