Two-time US Olympian Drew Kibler is back in the water and training at Aquatic Sport Performance (ASP). Kibler told SwimSwam that he is “not sure about competing yet.”
When asked about competition as well as his short term and long term plans, Kibler told SwimSwam, “Honestly I had zero plans to ever swim again a month ago. MA invited me out to swim with the ASP guys and I had a good time. Went to a few more practices over the next 2 weeks and it’s been fun so far! MA inviting me out, Winter Olympics, and Cam’s record all had me missing the sport so we’ll see. Not sure about competing yet. ASP has an awesome team, coaches and swimmers”
Kibler can be seen suited up for the first time in “a year and a half” below:
Kibler last competed at the 2024 US Open in December 2024. That was his first time competing since the 2024 Paris Olympics. Back in Paris, Kibler helped the US men to silver in the 4×200 free relay as he split a 1:45.12 during finals. He also swam on the US men’s 4×200 free relay in the 2020(1) Tokyo Olympics. That relay finished 4th.
The 26 year old is the latest swimmer to train at Aquatic Sport Performance in some capacity. Back in November, Caeleb Dressel detailed his training relationship with Aquatic Sport Performance under Sean Kao with Kao primarily helping with Dressel’s strength training. Dressel and Michael Andrew were both out in California training in the pool and strength testing last month.
2025 World Championship team member for the US Santo Condorelli trains out of ASP and US National Team member Maxine Parker announced in November that she would make the move to ASP in January.
That’s hot!
Kibler is washed. Love the guy and an absolutely SCY range demon in free but time to hang it up
Yaaaaas Drew
At his absolute peak shape he could content for a 800 free rely spot I guess but even then the young guns like Luka, Erisman, maybe a resurgent Maximus. Make the field way more crowded. He could be around for pan ams or other lesser international meets like scm
ASP doesn’t seem like a great choice for a guy who needs to grind for the 200. But sounds like he’s having a good time and good for him.
Dude trained under Eddie and went 18.6. He’s going for the 50 for LA. McEvoy who?
Maximus 1.41.99 in 2028
Would love to see him back!
I don’t think Santo’s at ASP anymore
If he’s happy then I’m happy
I hope he comes back