University of Minnesota Athletics
2009-10 Men's Swimming & Diving Roster
Chris Peterson
- Class:
- Junior
- Position:
- MD Free
- Hometown:
- St. Charles, Ill.
- High School:
- St. Charles North HS
2008-09 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Won the 500 free in 4:28.61 at the Minnesota Challenge • finished 14th in the 500 free and 15th in the 200 free at the Minnesota Grand Prix • made travel roster for the Ohio State Invitational where he took 19th in the 200 free
2007-08 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Won first career event at the Minnesota Challenge, claiming first in the 500 freestyle with a career-best time of 4:27.99 • also finished second in the 200 free with a career-best time of 1:39.50 at the Minnesota Challenge • also took fifth in the 100 free • won the C Final of the 500 free at the Minnesota Grand Prix.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of St. Charles North High School (Ill.) • three-time Illinois state champion, winning the 500 freestyle in 2006 and the 200 and 500 freestyle events in 2007 • two-time All-State selection and a four-time NISCA All America honoree • earned three high school letters in water polo • named Academic All-Conference • A Wendy[apos]s High School Heisman nominee.
PERSONAL: Born August 10, 1989 • father, Eric swam at Bradley University • son of Eric and Jennifer Peterson • Lists scuba diving as a hobby • majoring in chemical engineering.
