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NAME: Cory Chitwood
SCHOOL: Ryle High School
SPORT(S): Swimming
GRADUATING YR.: 2007
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Winning 200 backstroke
at Jr. World Championships in Rio de Janeiro.
BIRTHDATE: 2-28-89
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5'11" - 150 lbs.
RESIDENCE: Union, Ky.
PARENTS: Mike & Karen
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: "Lenny Krayzelburg."
FUTURE GOAL: "Swim in the Olympics."
MVP ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
An academic and athletic All-American swimmer, senior Cory Chitwood is the
defending Kentucky state champ in 100 backstroke. Cory has already qualified
for the 2008 Olympic Trials in 5 events, and was the gold medal winner in the
200 backstroke at the Junior World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
"Cory is a truly amazing young person," says Coach Erin Melville. "His
accomplishments in the water are reflective of a hard work ethic and
perfectionist attitude that rival any world-class athlete." Twice Cory has
been named Northern Kentucky Swimmer of the Year and last year was named 1st
team all-state. Cory also swims for the Northern Kentucky Clippers, and holds
more than 40 club records. He comes by his talent naturally � mom Karen was a
Conner High swimming state champ and qualified for the 1980 Olympics. Active
in community service, Cory will swim next year at the University of Arizona.
COACH'S QUOTE -- "Cory is a gifted leader and
supporter to his teammates on the Ryle swim team. He not only is amazing in
the water, but his academic achievements reflect that of a dedicated and
disciplined individual. He is a model young person with amazing talent and
potential. I expect great things from him in the future." � Erin Melville,
Swim Coach
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