Mike Whipkey Class: Senior Hometown: Mason, Ohio High School: William Mason Event: IM/Breast

2006-07: Competed primarily in the breaststroke and individual medles ... posted a first-place performance in the 200 breaststroke at the season-opening Ball State dual meet ... turned in season-best performances in the 200 individual medley (1:58.65) and 400 individual medley (4:14.43) at the MAC Championships ... also clocked in with season-best swims in the 100 breaststroke (1:00.64) and 200 breaststroke (2:12.26) at the conference meet.

High School: Four-time all-conference honoree ... earned all-state recognition in the 200 IM and 100 breast ... four-time state finalist in the 200 IM and 100 breast and as a member of the 200 and 400 free relay teams ... earned all-America consideration in the 200 IM ... four-year swimming letterwinner ... also earned two letters in water polo ... two-time all-state honorable mention selection in water polo.

Personal: Born Oct. 24, 1988 ... son of Gloria and Dave Whipkey ... business major.