Hall of Fame

Chris Chance

  • Class
    1993
  • Induction
    2022
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Swimming
In the pool, Chris Chance had a noteworthy career for Fairmont State as he was recognized as an NAIA All-American 21 times. Chance set school records in the 500, 1000 and 1650 freestyle that stood for 10 years. Chance was crowned Penn-Ohio Conference Champion all four seasons and currently ranks fourth in the 500 free, third in 1000 free, and second in 1650 free.

After Fairmont State, Chance was hired as the head swimming coach at Stony Brook University in New York and then coached for West Virginia Wesleyan in 1996 and 1997.
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