 Ferris akapinda Stanford University, kwaakashambira chikwata cheStanford Cardinal chokushambira nokudonha mumakwikwi eNational Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA. Akagamuchira menduru yegoridhe munhangemutange yemamita 200 yebhatafurayi paWorld University Games ya1967, apo akaisa nguva itsva yepasi rose ye2:06.0. Akakundawo NCAA National Championship mumakwikwi e200-yard butterfly muna 1969. 