2007-2008: Swam a time of 21.37 in the 50 yard freestyle which earned him an eighth place finish, and was a member of the 200 yard freestyle relay team who placed seventh (1:25.25) at the 2008 Atlantic 10 Championships. High School
Matt went to Oliver Ames High School... received high honors with a 3.95 gpa... part of the National Honor Society... earned two varsity letters in Tennis, first-doubles...earned four varsity letters in Swimming; 50 and 100 freestyle... named tennis and swim captain in 06'... was the Bay Colony Champion in the 50 and 100 freestyle... set school record 50 and 100 freestyle... ranked 8th in Massachusetts for the 50 freestyle... was 4th south sectionals... received MIAA Sportsmanship Award 06'.

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Matt was born February 26, 1988 to parents Kevin and Martha Burak... has a little sister Mary (15)... majors in Chemical Engineering.