Chip Berry
Chip Berry is a fish. At Penn State, Chip Berry set the school record for the 1650 free by swimming 15:20. It was the 8th fastest mile in the country and good enough to earn him All American honors. In 2009, Chip combined his collegiate miles with an Xterra Vendetta and was the first athlete out of the water (amateur or pro) with a 46 minute swim at Ironman USA in Lake Placid. Chip has routinely posted high overall finishes at both the Philadelphia and Columbia Triathlons.
- Date of Birth/Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Current Residence: Springfield, VA
- Years Racing: Triathlon: 9 (Though, technically I swam my first meet when I was 4, so this would be about my 32nd year doing something aquatic-related. Maybe it’s about time I took a break from the chlorine.)
- Strengths on the course: Swimming
- Goals for 2011: Qualify for Kona, Sub 2:00 in an Olympic
- Nickname: Mitch
- Family Status: Married with two daughters
- Currently on my iPod: Classic 90′s and some bluegrass
- Little known fact about me: I once ate 2 Chipotle burritos in one sitting
- Favorite races: Ironman Lake Placid and Columbia Triathlon
- Favorite result: Finishing my first Ironman, qualifying for 1996 NCAA Swimming Championships
- Favorite thing when not swimming, biking, or running: Getting overly anxious and frustrated about Penn State football
