Michelle Engelsman

Name: Michelle Engelsman

Website: www.me.net.au

Birthday: Dec 9, 1979

Height: 177cm; 5’9”

Weight: 74kg; 165lbs

Hometown: Sydney, Australia

College: Kenyon College, University of Arizona, Sydney University

Club Team: Sydney University

Events/ Best Performances:

• 2004 Olympic Games – 6th 50m free (25.06)
• 2006 Pan Pacs Championships
• 2006 World Short Course
• 50 free lcm 25.17 (2/16/04), 50 free scm, 24.95, 100 free scm, 56.48
• World Champs 2001, 13th place finish
• World Short Course 2002, 10th place finish
• World University Games 2003, 2nd place finish
• Qantas Skins 2003, 3rd place
• World Cup 2003, 3rd place
• Australian Champion 50 free SCM 2000, 2002
• Australian Record holder 50 SCM 2000-2001
• Australian Champion 50 free lcm 2001
• Oceania Games 2000, gold medalist 50 free LCM

Nicknames/Aliases: Chelle, Mich

Why you love to race? I can’t really put it into words, it’s just a part of who I am. I love the adrenaline rush, the competition, and the feeling of success after a good race.

Word’s of wisdom: It’s never too late to start. I didn’t start training seriously until I was 19!