Chase Kalisz

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2013 SEC Championship SwimSwam Awards

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 …

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

Photo Credit: GMM

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)

Texas Men Win Barn-Burner Against Georgia; Bulldog Women Keep Streak Alive

Dax Hill and the Texas men had a great bounceback meet on Saturday to top the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Chase Kalisz Leads Georgia Men to Tri-Meet Victory in College Debut

Chase Kalisz (above) made his NCAA debut on Friday, and his teammate Amber McDermott won twice in return from injury. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Winter Nats Day 2, Finals: American Records for Cordes, Grevers

Kevin Cordes and Matt Grevers set American records in the 100 breast and 100 back Friday night.

The Chase Kalisz Swimming Photo

Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

The Swim Art Photo Vault with Phelps, Lochte, Coughlin, Ervin, etc

Tim Binning is a swimswam contributor and respected artist in the swimming community. Here is his latest work. (Swim Photo Credti: Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

Destin Lasco, Michael Andrew Among 2011-2012 IMX Challenge Winners (Yards)

Becca Mann took the honor of IMX Challenge Champion for 13-year old girls, and was 2nd after aging up among 14-year olds as well. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)