Elizabeth Pelton Announces Retirement

2016 U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS

According to her Instagram, Elizabeth Pelton of the University of California- Berkley swam her last race today. Pelton posted an Instagram photo of her and her parents earlier today with the caption “From my first race in CT at age 5 to my last race today in Omaha, you guys have been by my side. Thank you so much for the endless support Mom & Dad! Officially a #swammer #gobears”

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHVKhs0Baoa/?taken-by=epelton16&hl=en

Pelton later confirmed her retirement with SwimSwam.

Pelton is a three-time World Championships gold medalist and American, U.S. Open, and NCAA record holder.

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pvdh
6 years ago

WOW, Galat made that a race

Stay Human
8 years ago

Great career – thanks for the memories, Liz!! A champion for life. Have a blast with the rest of your life!

calswimfan
8 years ago

You’ve been a great Bear. Best of luck on your next chapter!!

Know It All
8 years ago

Huge huge fan. So upset she’s done, but so proud of her accomplishments!

Coreycc
8 years ago

I have always enjoyed watching Elizabeth swim. It was a great pleasure watching her at this and past trials, as well at Nationals and World Champs. I wish her nothing but the best moving forward.

Dmswim
8 years ago

Congrats to Elizabeth on a great career! I met her once in line for the bathroom at a restaurant and she was very gracious. Good luck in your future endeavors!

Put a Ring On It
8 years ago

Congrats Liz!! Time to man up Willets

John
Reply to  Put a Ring On It
8 years ago

I wish she’d made London 2012 and Ariana Kukors has her to thank for her glory.

Danjohnrob
8 years ago

Thank you for all of your hard work and for representing the USA to the best of your ability, Elizabeth! May your future be filled with love, laughter and happiness!

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