· Honorable Mention All-America (Platform)
· NCAA Championships Qualifier (Platform)
· Competed in all three diving events throughout the year
· Qualified for the consolation final of platform at NCAAs for the second year in a row, finishing 11th overall in the event
· Qualified for the consolation final of all three diving events at Big Tens, accounting for 41 points to rank fifth on the team
· Finished third on platform at the Zone C Championships to qualify for NCAAs
· Posted season-best scores on 1-meter (330.25), 3-meter (373.45) and platform (407.95) at Big Tens
· Runner-up in the consolation final (10th overall) on platform at Big Tens
· Finished fifth on 3-meter and platform at IUPUI's House of Champions Invitational
· Continues to rank ninth in program history on 3-meter (411.70).
2015-16 / AS A FRESHMAN
· Honorable Mention All-America (Platform)
· NCAA Championships Qualifier (3-Meter & Platform)
· U.S. Olympic Team Trials Qualifier (10-Meter Synchro)
· Big Ten Freshman of the Week (Jan. 27)
· Specialized in platform diving but was also successful on the springboards
· Finished third on platform and sixth on 3-meter at the Zone C Championships to qualify for the NCAA Championships
· Placed 15th on platform at the NCAA Championships to earn Honorable Mention All-America accolades, accounting for two team points
· Finished third with Zach Cooper in synchronized 10-meter at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials
· Season-best score of 411.70 on 3-meter at the Purdue Invite moved him into eighth place in program history
· Also posted his season-best score on the platforms (398.05) at the Purdue Invite, winning the event
· Scored in all three diving events at the Big Ten Championships, ranking second on the team by accounting for 57 team points
· Qualified for the championship final on 1-meter and won the consolation final on the platforms at Big Tens
· Shared team-high scoring honors at the Purdue Invite by accounting for 54 team points
· Finished as the runner-up in both springboard events to go along with this victory on the platforms
· Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week after winning from the platforms in the dual meet at Indiana
· Won on 3-meter at the Indiana Intercollegiates
· Recognized as the co-winner of the team's most improved award
HIGH SCHOOL
· Two-year varsity letterwinner as an underclassman at Fenwick High School in suburban Chicago and then opted to complete his high school education via the International Connections Academy of Baltimore
· Senior Nationals bronze medalist in mixed synchro
· Junior and Senior Nationals finalist
· Conference and sectional champion as its diver of the year as a sophomore, later finishing fifth at the Illinois state finals
· Also named an All-American as a sophomore at Fenwick
· Member of the Tri-M music honor society
PERSONAL
· Major: Movement and Sport Science
· Full name is Max David Showalter
· Born in Oak Park, Illinois
· Parents are Brent and Jill Showalter
· Family also includes older brother Reed
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Blackhawks
Favorite Coach: Adam Soldati
Favorite Aquatic Center (Other Than Purdue): London Olympic Pool
Diver He'd Like to Compete Against: Chen Aisen
Favorite Marquee Event: The Olympics
Would Like to Have Dinner With: Tyra Banks
Your Unique Skill or Hidden Talent: Make up Artist
In His MP3 Player: Marshmellow
Last Concert He Attended: Electric Daisy Carnival
Favorite Social Media Platform: Instagram
Favorite Author: J.K. Rowling
Magazine He Subscribes To: People
Favorite Actor & Actress: Will Farrell & Sandra Bullock
Favorite Movie to Watch on Team Bus: Harry Potter
Favorite TV Show: Dexter
Favorite Super-Hero or Sci-Fi TV/Film Series: Dragon Ball Z
Favorite Month: December
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Food: Cheese Curds
Favorite Dessert: Sour Watermelon Candies
Favorite Purdue Building: Boilermaker Aquatic Center
Favorite Big City: San Francisco
Unique Travel Locale: Saint Lucia
Country He'd Like to Visit: South Africa
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Fishing
Another Sport He Enjoys: Gymnastics
Favorite Thing About the Boilermaker Aquatic Center: The Diving Well
Most Memorable Moment at Purdue: Committing to Purdue
Other Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, Guitar