In claiming his first NEC Swimmer of the Week award, Simon finished first in the 50 free with a program record-setting performance at the H2ounds Invitational. The Atlanta native finished with a time of 19.95, making the NCAA B cut by .01. Simon also set new school records in the 100 Back (49.05) and 100 Breast (56.36). In the NEC, the junior from Atlanta is 1st in the 50 free and 100 back, 4th in the 200 back, and 5th in the 100 breaststroke.