Michael Andrew McConnell (born June 24, 1981) is an American professional swimmer, author, and businessman. He was a member of the USA Open Water Swimming National Team.[1] He won an international bronze medal in 1999 in FINA Swimming World Cup.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| National team |  USA |
| Born | June 24, 1981 (age 43) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| College team | Harvard Crimson Swimming |
He is the CEO of Rented Inc., and the author of The Wall Street Journal Bestseller Get Out of My Head: Creating Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom.[3]
Early life and education
editMcConnell was born in Birmingham, Alabama. In 2003, he received a bachelor's degree in history from Harvard University. In 2006, he completed his LL.M. degree from the University of Cambridge and competed on Cambridge's varsity swim team.[4]
In 2007, he completed his Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Harvard Law School.[5][6]
Career
editIn 2020, McConnell was credited as an honoree in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2020 Class of 40 Under Forty.[7]
He acquired Rented Inc. in 2012, which was ranked 4th on the Financial Times rankings of America's Fastest-Growing Companies in 2021.[8][9]
In 1999, he was a two-time NCAA Division I All-American Honorable Mention.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Usa Swimming Open Water Swimming National Team Members" (PDF). USA Swimming.
- ^ "USA Swimming Open Water National Championships – 2001 | LongSwims Database". LongSwims.
- ^ "Bestselling Books Week Ended June 18". Wall Street Journal. June 23, 2022.
- ^ Kunycky, Audrey. "Harvard Law students find love while learning about law abroad". Harvard Law School.
- ^ "Big Red, Big Green Fall to M. Swimming | Sports | The Harvard Crimson". The Harvard Crimson.
- ^ "Team of the Year: M. Swimming Goes Undefeated, Again | Sports | The Harvard Crimson". The Harvard Crimson.
- ^ "Andrew McConnell founded vacation property revenue management company Rented". Atlanta Business Chronicle.
- ^ Kelly, Maxine (April 13, 2021). "FT ranking: The Americas' Fastest-Growing Companies 2021". Financial Times.
- ^ Schaal, Dennis. "TravelNet Solutions Acquired Revenue Management Firm Rented". Skift.
- ^ "The IVY League – Men's Swimming" (PDF). Ivy League Records Book.