Christopher Chao '18 Recruiting Profile
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2017 HighlightsPersonal Statement
I have a strong dedication for my academic studies and would like to continue this trend through college. I truly enjoy the sports and relationships that come from swimming and being on a family-like team. I am very dedicated to the things that I enjoy, and I've learned to effectively balance swimming with my other activities. A close knit team is a very important aspect of swimming I've been lucky to have and wish to continue.
I am also unique with regards to my academic performance, extracurricular activities, and character. My swimming skills have developed through my commitment to myself, my coach, and my team. However, it is important to note that through my sophomore and junior years I have not had time to lift weights or attend Morning practices. Next year I plan to add these activities to my training schedule.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2017 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Conference Champs
- 2016 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Conference Champs
- 2015 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Conference Champs
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2016 Carolina Aquatic Team
- Previously known as Duke Aquatics
- 2015 Chapel Hill YMCA Swim Club (YMCA)
- Now known as YOTA, I stopped swimming with the YMCA after short course season 2015.
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Lyn Smith
- Club Coach
- Chris Pierson
Training
- Regular Swimming
- 3 years
- No morning practices.
Statistics
| Event | 2017 Varsity Team | 2016 Varsity Team | 2016 Carolina Aquat | 2015 Varsity Team | 2015 Chapel Hill YM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100Y Back | 52.55 | 52.77 | 52.70 (RELAY) | 56.37 | 56.37 |
| 100Y Fly | 52.57 | 53.35 | 52.88 | 56.13 | 56.13 |
| 400Y Free Relay (Split) | 50.05 | 50.28 | 52.11 | ||
| 200Y Med Relay (Split) | 24.91 | ||||
| 50Y Back | 24.75 | ||||
| 200Y Free Relay (Split) | 24.75 | 26.33 | |||
| 50M Free | 26.96 (LCM) | ||||
| 50Y Free | 24.01 | 24.34 | |||
| 100Y Free | 50.28 | 52.11 | |||
| 200M Free | 2: 10.89 (LCM) | ||||
| 200Y Free | 1:48.87 | ||||
| 500Y Free | 4:58.11 | ||||
| 1000Y Free | 10:41.40 | ||||
| 50M Back | 29.66 (LCM) | ||||
| 100M Back | 1:03.34 (LCM) | ||||
| 200M Back | 2:19.00 | ||||
| 200Y Back | 1:52.67 | 2:05.12 | |||
| 100M Breast | 1:25.97 | ||||
| 100M Fly | 1:00.72 | ||||
| 200M Fly | 2:15.35 | ||||
| 200Y Fly | 1:56.58 | 2:04.67 | |||
| 200M Med Relay (Split) | 24.75 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors Biology, English I SJP Honors, Drafting I Honors, World History SJP Honors, English II Honors, Math III Honors, Chemistry Honors, Honors SJP Civics and Econ, Spanish III Honors, Honors Precalculus, Honors Spanish IVAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. PLTW Engineering I.E.D. (AP weighted only), AP World History, AP Psychology, AP U.S. History, A.P. Environmental Science, A.P. Language and compositionRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honors Society, National Technical Honors Society, Spanish Honors Society
- Activities7 years Boy Scouts (soon to be Eagle), Secretary of Habitat for Humanity Club at high school, Appalachia Service Project, Senator for Student government 1 year
Top NCSA Athletes at East Chapel Hill High School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
