Bradley Mitchell

Position:
Breaststroke, Individual Medley
Height:
6-0
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Somers, N.Y.
High School:
Somers

Career Best Times: 56.12 in the 100-yard breaststroke; 2:01.69 in the 200-yard breaststroke; 1:52.84 in the 200-yard individual medley.

General: One of three outstanding freshmen who are all expected to give a major boost to the Tar Heels' chances for success in 2005-06...an exceptional breaststroker who will be an immediate contributor in individual and relay events...will also swim IM events for Carolina.

Prep: Graduated from Somers High School on June 24, 2005...a junior national champion in the 200 breaststroke...metro record holder for both the 100 and 200 breaststrokes...a senior national qualifier in both breaststroke events...team captain of his club team both his junior and senior years.

Personal: Given name is Bradley E. Mitchell...was born August 7, 1987 in New York, N.Y....son of Barbara and Eric Mitchell...has three brothers...undecided on his major and career plans...his hobbies include playing sports and watching TV and movies...the athlete he most admires is Michael Jordan...he credits his brother Eric with having the greatest influence on his athletic career...his favorite book is Shoeless Joe...his favorite movie is Braveheart and his top TV choice is The Family Guy.