Aaron Shackell

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The Hometowns of the U.S. Olympic Swim Team: A Dive Into America’s Heartland

Full Name:	Aaron James Shackell
Born:	June 18th, 2024
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Nationality:	USA
Status:	Active

The son of British 1996 and 2000 Olympian Nick and Auburn All-American Ali, Aaron Shackell grew up in a swimming family. He came into his own after his family moved to Carmel Indiana during the COVID-19 Pandemic. He maintained a steep improvement trajectory, winning Junior National and Jr. Pan Pac titles while setting records. He committed to Cal but swam just one semester before redshirting and training in Carmel. He later transferred to UT. Swimming in front of a home crowd at the Olympic Team Trials in Indianapolis, Shackell led wire-to-wire in the 400 free to become the first American to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in pool swimming. Junior/High School Swimming Shackell had a meteoric rise as COVID-19 lockdowns lifted in 2021 and his family moved to Carmel, Indiana. He is first big swim came at 2021 Indy Sectionals where he crushed a 2:03.19 200 fly for 3rd. He was also 56.33 in his 100 fly and 1:55.50 in his 200 free at the same meet. Shackell lowered that 200 fly mark to 2:02.92 a few months later at a North Texas meet. Shackell then returned home and crushed a 2:01.00 a week later at a Carmel time trial …

The Hometowns of the U.S. Olympic Swim Team: A Dive Into America’s Heartland

Diving into the hometowns of the 2024 U.S. Olympic team, including those from states not known for developing Olympic-level swimmers.

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Age Group Talents Shine at Indiana Swimfest 2024

Young age group talents shine at the Indiana Swimfest from July 11 to July 14 at the IUPUI Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana

Cal (18), Tennessee (17) Lead Way With Most Swimmers For Any Country At Paris Olympics

Cal and Tennessee have the most swimmers representing any country at the Olympics. A total of 48 schools are represented in swimming.

Interactive Maps: 2024 U.S. Olympic Team By Training Base, Hometown, and 2023 Focus Meet

Get ready for Paris 2024 by taking a look at these interactive maps which break down the U.S. Olympic roster by training base, hometown, and 2023 focus meet.

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I 400 stile libero saranno la prima finale del primo giorno delle Olimpiadi di Parigi e potrebbero già regalarci un oro sorprendente

Former #3 Ranked Recruit Michael Cotter Transferring To Texas For Junior Season

Cotter is the latest big transfer to announce their commitment to Texas as the Longhorn men begin the SEC and Bob Bowman era.

2024 Olympics Previews: Is There Another Surprise Loading In The Men’s 400 Freestyle?

After scaring the 400 freestyle world record this spring, Lukas Märtens will now face off against the last three world champions for Olympic gold.

Olympic Team Newcomers: NAG Records, NCAA Titles & More

Gretchen Walsh was a star at the Olympic Trials, leading a group of 22 first-time Olympians set to represent the U.S. in Paris.

Carmel, Indiana Temporarily Renames Streets After Its Olympic Swimmers

(L-R) Alex Shackell, Mayor Sue Finkam, coach Chris Plumb, and Aaron Shackell pose with their dedicated street signs in Carmel, Indiana.

Breaking Down The 2024 U.S. Olympic Team By NCAA Ties

Former NCAA stars Caeleb Dressel (Florida) and Ryan Murphy (Cal) are joined by current members of their respective alma maters on the U.S. Olympic team.

Competitor Coach of the Month: Chris Plumb

Plumb put Carmel swimmers Alex Shackell (pictured) and Aaron Shackell on the U.S. Olympic team, earning him a spot on the American coaching staff in Paris.

Follow Team USA Olympic Swimmers on Instagram

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Where are the Swimmers Representing Team USA At the 2024 Olympics From?

Indiana qualified the most swimmers of any state for Team USA’s 2024 Olympic roster, with six swimmers hailing from the Hoosier State.

Andrew Shackell (2025) Flips Verbal Commitment from Cal to Texas

Andrew Shackell, who qualified for 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in the 200m free, has flipped his verbal commitment to Texas.

Oldest, Youngest, Zodiacs, and Birthday Twins on the 2024 US Olympic Swim Team

Chris Guiliano (left) and Luke Hobson (right) were born on the same fateful day in 2003, rewriting American middle distance history.