Chase Kalisz

Born on March 7, 1994, in Bel Air, Maryland, Chase Kalisz developed into a prominent American swimmer. He attended the University of Georgia from 2012 to 2017, where he competed for the Georgia Bulldogs swimming and diving team. During his collegiate career, he earned three NCAA titles and set the American record in the 400-yard individual medley. His early career milestones include winning gold medals in both the 200-meter and 400-meter individual medley events at the 2012 Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships. He continued to achieve success at the professional level, securing a silver medal in the 400-meter individual medley at the 2013 World Aquatics Championships.

Kalisz’s career progression saw him take a gap year from collegiate swimming in 2016 to focus on preparing for the Olympic Games. This strategic decision led to his first Olympic appearance at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, where he earned a silver medal in the 400-meter individual medley. He further solidified his position as a top international competitor at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships, where he won two gold medals in the 200-meter and 400-meter individual medley events, setting a new Championship Record in the latter. His dedication and focus continued, culminating in his participation in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Kalisz achieved a significant career highlight by winning the gold medal in the 400-meter individual medley. This medal was notable for being the first medal of any kind for the United States at those Olympic Games. He demonstrated resilience, overcoming a shoulder injury from 2019 to achieve this victory. Kalisz has been a three-time Olympian, participating in 2016, 2020, and 2024. He also continued to compete in subsequent international events, earning a bronze medal at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships in the 400-meter individual medley and setting new U.S. Open Championships records in 2022.