Tommy Mitchell
- position Freestyle
- class Freshman
- Hometown Marlton, NJ
- High school Cherokee
- position Freestyle
- class Freshman
- Hometown Marlton, NJ
- High school Cherokee
Tommy Mitchell Bio
| Mitchell’s Top Times | ||||
| Event | Time | Date | Meet | Location |
| 100 Freestyle | 47.74p | 11/17/23 | Gamecock Invitational | Columbia, SC |
| 200 Freestyle | 1:39.61p | 2/19/24 | SEC Championships | Auburn, AL |
| 500 Freestyle | 4:26.52p | 2/19/24 | SEC Championships | Auburn, AL |
| 1000 Freestyle | 9:26.10 | 11/3/23 | vs. North Carolina | Columbia, SC |
| 1650 Freestyle | 15:35.83 | 2/19/24 | SEC Championships | Auburn, AL |
! = School Record | p = Prelims | t = Time Trial | # = Leadoff Split/Split
AWARDS/HONORS
- 2x SEC Academic Honor Roll (2023, 2024)
SOPHOMORE (2023-24)
- Placed a season-best third in the 100 free during South Carolina’s dual versus Duke
- Competed in the 100 free for the first time of his collegiate career at the Gamecock Invitational, swimming a 47.74
- Made the SEC Championship team where he competed in the 200 free, 500 free, and 1650 free
- Set new personal best times in all three of his events at the SEC Championships
FRESHMAN (2022-23)
- Saw action in all of South Carolina’s dual meets during the season
- Competed in four different disciplines during his first year as a Gamecock (200, 500, 100, and 1650 free)
- Placed third in the 1000 free in South Carolina’s dual versus UNCW
- Made his way onto the SEC Championship team where he individually competed in the 200 free, 500 free, and 1650 free
- Placed 30th in the 1650 free at the SEC Championships
PRE-COLLEGE
- Swam for Cherokee High School under coach Matthew Acciani. Was awarded the Most Versatile, Unsung Hero, and Outstanding Swimmer awards. Holds school record in the 200 free, 500 free, 200 free relay, and 400 free relay
- Swam club for the South Jersey Aquatic Club under coach Peter Holcroft. Earned a USA Swimming Bronze Medal Certification and was MA Senior Champion winner in 2021
- Individual Best Times:
- 200 free – 1:42.05
- 500 free – 4:33.79
- 1000 free – 9:21.24
- 1650 free – 15:39.50
PERSONAL
- Biomedical engineering major
- Son to Megan and Thomas, brother to Colin, and Maura
- Hobbies include hanging out with friends, playing video games, and watching SNL
- Favorite foods are Chick-fil-A and burgers
- Hopes to one day create medical technology to assist those with epilepsy
