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Chip Peterson represents the next generation of athletes in the United States. At the forefront of the U.S. open water surge, his victory at the 2005 World Champs made him the first American male since 1991 to capture an open water World Title. He later went on to capture 10K victories at the 2005, 2006, and 2007 Open Water National Championships. In 2010, Chip placed first in the 10K open water competition at the Pan Pacific Games. Additionally, he finished at the 2010 FINA 10K Series first in Roberval, Quebec, Canada and second in Cancun. Chip has had great success inside the pool as well. In 2005, he won the National Championship and in 2007 the Pan American Games Championship, both in the 1500m freestyle event. His educational pedigree, social consciousness and passion for greatness make him a great ambassador for USA Swimming. A US National Team Member, NCAA All-American and ACC Scholar Athlete of the Year, Chip also graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where studied biology and chemistry. Peterson was recently awarded the 2010 Patterson Medal, a honored reserved for UNC’s top overall male athlete, placing Chip in the ranks of UNC greats Mia Hamm and Tyler Hansbrough. With his sights set on London 2012, Chip is currently living and training and Fullerton, California with legendary coach Jon Urbanchek and team F.A.S.T. When he's not training, you can find Chip snorkeling, hiking and exploring California.
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