Drew Kibler

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Is this Shaine Casas’ Breakout Summer? 2024 Olympian Seeded to Make Worlds Roster in 5 Events

Full Name:	Andrew Kibler
Nickname(s):	Drew
Nationality:	United States
Status:	Active

Drew Kibler is a competitive swimmer who represents the United States internationally. He is a 2x Olympian, 6x NCAA champion, and world champion. Kibler was first on SwimSwam at the age of 13 when he went 22.08 in the 50 free. Highschool 2017 Indiana High School State Meet Kibler broke the National Federation of State High School Associaton’s national public school record in prelims of the 50 free at the 2018 Indiana Boys State Meet, and helped the Carmel boys to a new public school record in the 200 medley relay. In the 50 free, he touched in 19.38, breaking both Indiana state and public high school records. The medley relay went 1:28.00, with Kibler splitting 20.64 on the butterfly leg. Commitment to Texas On February 27, 2017, Kibler announced his verbal commitment to the University of Texas. This was in the middle of Kibler's junior year of high school, and at the time he had best time of 19.38, 42.99, 1:33.30, and 4:15.36 in the 50-500 freestyle. First High Schooler Under 1:33 In what was perhaps a view into the future of things to come, Drew Kibler became the first high schooler ever to break 1:33 in the 200 free on March 3, 2018, and did it in …

Is this Shaine Casas’ Breakout Summer? 2024 Olympian Seeded to Make Worlds Roster in 5 Events

One thing that has begun to stick out as we look through the events is that 25-year-old Texas pro swimmer Shaine Casas has the stage set for a breakout summer

Caeleb Dressel, Nic Fink Among US Medalists Absent From 2025 US Nationals Psych Sheets

None of the four pictured above (Dressel, Fink, Ryan Murphy, and Hunter Armstrong) will compete at 2025 US Nationals next week.

2025 U.S. World Trials Previews: The 200 Free is Hobson’s World, We’re Just Living In It

Luke Hobson is the red-hot favourite after a fantastic last 12 months, but Shaine Casas, Rex Maurer and Carson Foster may look to shake things up behind him.

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Fluidra Race Video of the Week: Luka Mijatovic Blasts New 15-16 NAG Record In 500 Free

Mijatovic is now the fastest swimmer in history in the boys’ 15-16 age group by over four seconds after clocking 4:10.96 in the 500 free at Far Westerns.

New Coach, Same Tradition: Luke Hobson Continues Texas 200 Free Legacy with NCAA Record

Luke Hobson won his third straight NCAA title in the men’s 200 freestyle in record-breaking fashion, continuing a long-standing Longhorn Legacy.

Arizona State Shatter Big-12 Record in 400 Free relay, #4 Swim All Time

The Sun Devils put an exclamation point on their first Big-12 championship, rebounding from their disqualification in the 200 free relay on Day 4

How Much Faster Are Conference Championship Meets Getting? Part IX: Big 12

The Big 12 is a small conference that’s been getting a lot deeper in recent years, though Texas’ departure will change things beginning this season.

Still at ASU, Drew Kibler Rediscovering Love for Racing While Exploring Hobbies Outside Pool

Since returning to practices at ASU, Kibler has been training with new head coach Herbie Behm. But, Kibler hasn’t put swimming on the forefront just yet

USA Men Smash World Record In 4×200 Free Relay With 6:40.51

Casas had a 1:40.34 split on the 3rd leg, a big split to pair with Hobson’s World Record lead off leg. The US men broke the record by over 3 seconds.

Anteprime Mondiali: I Russi Si Uniscono Alla Corsa Al Podio Nelle Staffette Maschili

Italia, Stati Uniti e Australia hanno dominato i Mondiali del 2022. A Budapest, gli atleti neutrali russi si uniranno alle danze per le staffette maschili

2024 SC Worlds Previews: Russian Athletes Join The Fight For Medals In Men’s Relays

Italy, USA and Australia dominated 2022 Melbourne worlds. In Budapest Russian neutral athletes will join them as a top contender in the men’s relays

2024 U.S. Open Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Fresno State’s Aliz Kalmar is the women’s 200 breaststroke top seed for the final preliminary session of the 2024 U.S. Open

2024 US Open: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

It is time for day 3 finals of the 2024 US Open, and some of last night’s champions are highlighting the evening, including 50 free winner Brady Samuels.

2024 U.S. Open: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

Texas A&M Aggie Chloe Stepanek is entered to take on the 500/50 free double this morning as the second day of the U.S. Open kicks off.

2024 U.S. Open: 5 Storylines to Follow

2024 Olympian Drew Kibler makes his returns to the yards pool, but with entry times in long course meters, he finds himself quite far down the entry lists.