Cornell University Athletics

At Cornell
As a junior, Tarnapoll rowed in the varsity eight that finished in seventh place overall at the 2014 Eastern Sprints, its best finish since taking fourth in 2009. The crew then bested its seed by one spot at the 2014 IRA Regatta, finishing eighth overall. Tarnapoll became the first-ever freshman heavyweight rower to earn a spot on the Friedman Strength and Conditioning Center Wall of Honor. He spent his rookie season rowing in the freshmen eight and helped the crew to a bronze medal at the 2012 EARC Sprints and to a fourth place finish in the Grand Finals at the 2012 IRA Championship. During the regular season, the freshmen eight earned victories over Georgetown, UCSD, Syracuse, Navy, Princeton, Yale and Penn.  An exceptional student-athlete, Strickland also earned a 4.0 grade-point average in the fall of 2011. 

Prior to Cornell
Tarnapoll lettered once at New Albany HS, placing second at the Midwest championships and third at the Head of the Hooch in the varsity four race during his senior year from the seven seat. He also lettered once in baseball, helping his team to the 2010 district championship and regional finals.

Personal
Michael Chandler Tarnapoll is the son of Peter and Kimberly Tarnapoll and has one younger brother. He is enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.