Mitch Challacombe Class: Sophomore Hometown: New Albany, Ohio High School: New Albany High School Event: Freestyle / Backstroke / IM

Personal Bests:
50 back: 23.66
100 back: 50.47
50 free: 21.47
100 free: 46.11
200 IM: 1:53.44

As a Freshman (2007-08): Placed in the top three in the 100-yard backstroke and 200 IM v. Johns Hopkins...member of third-place 400 medley relay against Duke...competed on second-place 400 free relay against UMBC...finished sixth in the 100 backstroke at the Terrapin Cup...had season-bests at ACC Championships in 100 free and 100 back...member of fifth-place 400 free relay time that registered an NCAA B-cut time.

Before Maryland: Was a nine-time All-American in high school ... 11-time state finalist ... two-time district champion ... graduated with honors and in the top 15 percent of his class ... swam for New Albany Aquatics Club and was coached by Brad Burget.

Personal: Mitchell Swan Challacombe ... son of Brett and Bryn ... has two siblings; Cullen and Chloe ... lists favorite athlete as Kobe Bryant ... attended Maryland for its strong business program, the demeanor of the university, and the swimming program ... was also recruited by Duke, Yale, Michigan State, Virginia, and Penn State ... lists biggest athletic thrill as dropping time on his events ... hobbies include basketball, chess, poker, and listening to music.

 

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