Chris Powell
Born Jan. 24, 1995 to parents, Jeff and Becky, Chris Powell is a freestyle swimmer from Hoschton, Ga. After graduating from Mill Creek High School as a five-time high school All-American Powell chose to attend the University of Georgia. Powell is currently in his sophomore year and is undecided on his major. He didn’t start competitive swimming until he was a freshman in high school, but instead was a member of his summer league team. Powell swam for the Athens Bulldogs Swim Club, and was coached by UG Assistant, Harvey Humphries. Powell was chosen as a member of the Georgia Zone Team two years in a row – a highly selective team chosen by time cuts and is based on a point system. He was also recruited by North Carolina State, Louisville and Louisiana State.
University of Georgia
2013-2014
As a freshman Powell swam at the SEC Championships. He finished 16th in the 50 freestyle and was a member of the eighth-place 200 freestyle relay.
2014-2015
Powell is currently in his sophomore season as a Georgia Bulldog. He finished 26th in the 50 free at the 2015 SEC Championships and 49th in the 200 free as well as 37th in the 100 free. He posted the eight-fastest 50 freestyle time in Georgia history.
National Competition
Powell was a five-time All-American at Mill Creek High School. He also was named the Gwinnett County Swimmer of the Year for the 2012-2013 season after winning the 50 and 100 freestyle at the 2013 6A Georgia State Championships.