Lilly King

Lilly King is a decorated American breaststroke swimmer, renowned for her consistent excellence and multiple record-breaking achievements, making her a formidable presence in competitive swimming. After securing two gold medals and an Olympic record at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Lilly King earned gold in the 100m breaststroke, setting a new Olympic record, and another gold in the 4x100m medley relay. King immediately followed with four gold medals at the 2017 World Championships, which included individual breaststroke events, and setting a world record in the 100m breaststroke. King’s international success continued with a 100m breaststroke gold at the 2018 Pan Pacific Championships.

King earned five World Championship gold medals in 2022, across various breaststroke and relay events. She secured another gold in the 4x100m medley relay at the 2023 World Championships. King has amassed 23 medals from various World Championships (17 gold, 5 silver, 1 bronze). Beyond FINA events, King was a member of the Cali Condors in the International Swimming League.

In 2024, King earned a gold medal in the 4x100m Medley Relay (SC) at the World Short Course Championships. Her professional partnerships include a significant endorsement with TYR Sport, collaborations with Honey Stinger, and her role as a SwamCam Water Safety Spokesperson. She is slated to be a Jolyn JoPro in 2025. King’s career highlights include holding the long course 100-meter breaststroke world record and previously the 50-meter breaststroke world record in 2017.

She has announced her retirement following the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.