Chase Kalisz

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Cordes’ American Record Highlights Very Fast Day 2 Prelims Session

Full Name:	Chase Kalisz
Born:	March 07th, 1994
	Bel Air, Maryland
Nationality:	U.S.
Status:	Active

Chase Kalisz Chase Kalisz was born on March 7, 1994 in Bel Air, Maryland to parents Mike and Cathy. Kalisz began swimming at the age of 5, and he swims for the North Baltimore Aquatic Club and legendary coach, Bob Bowman. Youth swimming Kalisz graduated fom Fallston High School in 2012. That summer at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials he was fifth in the 200 IM and 6th in the 400 IM. Although he did not make the Olympic team, he was chosen for the 2012 Junior Pan Pacific Championship squad. At that meet, in Honolulu, Kalisz won the 400 IM in a meet record time of 4:12.59. He also won the 200 IM in another meet record time of 1:59.51. Early career Kalisz began to gain national attention in 2011 when he placed third behind Ryan Lochte and Thiago Pereira in the 400-meter IM at the Charlotte UltraSwim Grand Prix. Later that year he swam a 4:18.43 in the 400-meter IM at the National Championships. He experienced international competition in 2011 as well. At the 2011 World Junior Championships in Peru he took 4th in the 200 IM and 200 breast as well as 6th in the 400 IM. And at the 2011 FINA World …

Cordes’ American Record Highlights Very Fast Day 2 Prelims Session

Tom Shields did his part for Cal by making the A-Final in both the 100 fly and the 100 back without using up too much energy. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Splits Overshadow Team Battle on Day 1 of 2013 Men’s NCAA Championships

Like a heavyweight champ, Vlad will come out on Thursday night for three rounds of flying action in what could be a historic performance. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Cal Men Move Up; Vlad Morozov Rocks Indy on Day 1 Prelims

USC’s Vlad Morozov was unstoppable on the meet’s first day, but the team focus was on Cal moving up and Michigan holding serve. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Cal sophomore Marcin Tarczynski in the 100 back A-Final at the 2012 NCAA Championships

2013 Men’s NCAA Picks: With Limited Graduations, IM Fields Look Much Deeper Than Last Year

Cal’s Marcin Tarczynski comes into this weekend as the defending NCAA Champion in the 200 IM. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

2013 Men’s NCAA Picks: Texas’ Best Relay Looks At a Repeat in 800

Texas’ Clay Youngquist (above) and Kip Darmody, now sophomores, make Texas lethal in this 800 free relay. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Michael Phelps Explains Retiring Before 30, Says Chase Kalisz is Swimming’s New Talent to Watch

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2013 SEC Championship SwimSwam Awards

Natalie Hinds won our honor for Freshman of the Year as much for both her individual title in the 100 fly, and her big-time relay performances. (Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulze)

Allison Schmitt Advice to Freshman Bulldog Chase Kalisz – Video Interview

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Kalisz, SEC 400 IM Champ, Respects Clary’s 3:35 NCAA Record – Video Interview

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

Open Turn: SEC Breakdown

Megan Romano might be the best relay swimmer in the country and she has her Lady Bulldogs en route to their 10th SEC title. (Swim Pic Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

Florida Men Have Come to Play, Auburn Men on the Ropes; Day 2 SEC Prelims Recap

Florida’s Sebastien Rousseau, top seed in the 200 IM, led a big day for the Florida men.

Bob Bowman to Coach Men’s US World Championship Team

Bob Bowman, former coach of MIchael Phelps (above), will join Dave Salo to lead the staff to Barcelona this summer. (File Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

2013 Men’s SEC Championship Fan Guide: Can Florida Crack Auburn’s Streak?

The return of Sebastien Rousseau makes the Gators a threat to end Auburn’s streak of 16-straight. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Bauerle’s Bulldogs looking for their 10th SEC Title

Jack Bauerle talks about the season so far and the state of the Bulldogs heading into SECs. (Swim Picture Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

Tennessee Men, Women Pull Off Big Upsets Over Georgia on Senior Night

On her senior night, Tennessee’s Kelsey Floyd ripped off fastest-in-the-country-in-2013 butterfly times as the Volunteer women toppled Georgia. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)