Michael J. Challis

Michael J. Challis

Ph.D. candidate in Economics

Swimming

Before starting my PhD at Warwick, I was a Division I swimmer at Penn State University. Pictured below are my teammates and me at the 2021 BIG 10 Swimming & Diving Championships.

Penn State team at the 2021 BIG 10 Championships

Career Highlights

  • Athletic swimming related awards:
    • Pennsylvania State University, Varsity Swimmer
    • Scholastic All-American
    • Junior National All-American
    • NISCA All-American
    • Junior Nationals Medalist
  • Academic swimming related awards: Robert Krimmel Academic Achievement Award, Big Ten Distinguished Scholar, Nittany All-Academic Team.
Butterfly race photo
Image from 100 yard butterfly at a duel meet.
Breastroke race photo
Image from 100 yard breaststroke at a duel meet
Breaststroke group during training trip
Post-practice picture from training trip.
Post-practice short course meters photo
Post-practice.
Post-practice long course meters photo
Post-practice.
Assault bike conditioning workout
Assault bike conditioning.
Team picture from training trip
Training trip team picture.
Lift session from training trip
Training trip lift session.