Michael Gallagher
	Class: Junior Hometown: Sandusky, Ohio High School: St. Mary Cen. Catholic Position: BK/IM Club: Vacationland S.C.

At a glance: A versatile swimmer for the Buckeyes, Michael competed in the individual medley and backstroke events as a sophomore ... earned OSU Scholar-Athlete recognition in 2011 and 2012 ... a 2012 Academic All-Big Ten honoree.

As a sophomore (2012): Placed first in the 200 backstroke at the Ohio State Winter Invitational ... also set two personal best times at the invitational in the 100 and 200 backstroke in 49.10 and 1:47.78, respectively.

Background: Michael was a junior national qualifier and an All-American in the 200m individual medley ... state champion in the 200m individual medley at St. Mary Central Catholic H.S. ... a four time high school most valuable swimmer ... excelled at cross country going to state three times and was a two-year team MVP ... also swam for the Vacationland Swim Club in Sandusky, Ohio.