University of North Carolina Athletics
2022-23 Swimming & Diving Roster
Daniel Chance
- Height:
- 6-0
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Glen Allen, Va.
- High School:
- Tucker
Career Best Times
500-yard Free — 4:20.03 • 1000-yard Free — 9:16.08 • 1650-yard Free — 15:21.81
500-yard Free — 4:20.03 • 1000-yard Free — 9:16.08 • 1650-yard Free — 15:21.81
2021-22
Competed in five dual meets • Top finish of the year was fourth place in the 1000 free against Georgia Tech.
2020-21
Posted his best dual meet finish of the season by claiming second place in the 1000 Freestyle against Duke • Finished third in the 400 freestyle at the Janis Dowd Hape Invitational • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll.
PREP/CLUB
Attended Tucker High School • Coached in high school by Matt Togna • Two-time 4x100 freestyle Virginia High School State Champions in 2018 and 2019 • Holds five school records • Team MVP of the 2019-20 season • Competed for NOVA Swimming from 2008-20 • Won multiple state championships with NOVA: 1650 Freestyle (current meet record holder with a time of 15:21.81) in 2018 and 2020, 1500 Freestyle in 2018 and 2019 and the 1000 Freestyle in 2019 • TYR Pro Swim Series finalist in the 1500 Freestyle in November 2019 in Greensboro, N.C. • Speedo Junior National Championship Qualifier • Three-time USA Swimming Scholastic All-America in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
PERSONAL
Son of Ben and Jennifer Chance • Birthday is October 25 • The oldest of three siblings.
Competed in five dual meets • Top finish of the year was fourth place in the 1000 free against Georgia Tech.
2020-21
Posted his best dual meet finish of the season by claiming second place in the 1000 Freestyle against Duke • Finished third in the 400 freestyle at the Janis Dowd Hape Invitational • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll.
PREP/CLUB
Attended Tucker High School • Coached in high school by Matt Togna • Two-time 4x100 freestyle Virginia High School State Champions in 2018 and 2019 • Holds five school records • Team MVP of the 2019-20 season • Competed for NOVA Swimming from 2008-20 • Won multiple state championships with NOVA: 1650 Freestyle (current meet record holder with a time of 15:21.81) in 2018 and 2020, 1500 Freestyle in 2018 and 2019 and the 1000 Freestyle in 2019 • TYR Pro Swim Series finalist in the 1500 Freestyle in November 2019 in Greensboro, N.C. • Speedo Junior National Championship Qualifier • Three-time USA Swimming Scholastic All-America in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
PERSONAL
Son of Ben and Jennifer Chance • Birthday is October 25 • The oldest of three siblings.
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