Jordan Wilimovsky

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2015 U.S. Nationals: Day 4 Prelims Preview

Born:	April 22nd, 1994
	Malibu, CA
Nationality:	United States
Status:	Active

Jordan Wilimovsky Distance Freestyle Personal Life Born in sunny Malibu, California, Jordan Wilimovsky attended Malibu High School where he broke three school records. He was a late starter in the pool, taking lessons at 9 years old after he failed a swim test at summer camp. Since then, he has been very successful in the pool as well as in open water, securing spots on the 2012 US and World Junior National Open Water Teams prior to college competition. He also had a strong showing at the 2012 Olympic Trials, placing top 20 in the 1500 meter freestyle as a high schooler. The young distance star took his talents to Evanston, IL, to compete for the Northwestern Wildcats. In 2016 he became the first American to qualify in both open water and pool events at the Olympics. College Swimming Freshman Despite standing only 5 foot 9 and weighing 145 pounds, Wilimovsky quickly established a knack for distance swimming at Northwestern University. He burst onto the scene at the 2013 Big Ten Championships where he competed in the 400 yard individual medley, 500 yard freestyle, and 1650 yard freestyle. He finished 29th in the 400 IM after dropping nearly 5 seconds off his previous best. He brought down …

2015 U.S. Nationals: Day 4 Prelims Preview

Tomorrow is the day for David Nolan, who will look to finally break through in the long course 200 IM after so much success in short course yards

USA 1st Overall in Team Open Water Scores at FINA World Championships

While the swimmers did well individually, they also excelled in the team scoring. Team USA had the highest overall team score of the World Championships.

1,170 Swimmers Qualified to Compete For a Spot On the 2016 Olympic Team

Three athletes can breathe easy this week after securing their spot on the 2016 Olympic team by finishing in the top 10 of the Open Water 10k at the 2015 FINA World Championships.

Brazil Qualifies Two Open Water Swimmers For Home Olympic Games

The 2016 Olympic host country can celebrate this morning after Ana Marcela Cunha and Poliana Okimoto Cintra both finished in the top 10 of the women’s open water 10K.

How A Risky Move Helped Wilimovsky Win at Worlds

2015 World 10K Champion Jordan Wilimovsky recently made changes to his stroke to improve efficiency, and it paid off in Kazan.

Olympic Dreams Fulfilled and Simultaneously Dashed in Monday’s 10K

Olympic dreams were made and ended on Monday on the banks of the Kazanka River.

Jordan Wilimovsky Discusses Open Water 10k World Title (Video Interview)

American Jordan Wilimovsky took the men’s 10km open water swim qualifying for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

2015 FINA World Championships: Men’s Open Water 10k Photo Vault

Jordan Wilimovsky of the USA celebrates finishing first in the Men’s 10k – 2015 FINA World Championships (courtesy of Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Wilimovsky Wins 10KM, U.S. Qualifies Two for Rio

Jordan Wilimovsky was one of two Americans to automatically qualify for the Rio Olympics…

U.S. Open Water Team Set for 2015 World Championships

Eight swimmers will represent Team USA in the open water portion of the 2015 FINA World Championships, which open Saturday in Kazan, Russia.

Photo Vault: Los Angeles Invite – Part Two

Kelly Naze and Farida Osman in finals of the 100 fly at LA Invite.

Photo Vault: Los Angeles Invite – Part One

Matt Grevers of Tucson Ford at start of 50 free prelims.

Kitajima Tops 200 Breast to Highlight Day 3 Finals at L.A. Invite

Friday night finals saw U.S. National Team members and world class international talent face off after setting the stage in prelims.

Wilimovsky, Anderson Earn Top Finals Seeds in Distance Events on Day 1 of LA Invite

Jordan Wilimovsky (above) took the top seed for finals of the men’s 1500 by almost ten seconds tonight.

McLaughlin, Licon go lifetime-bests on final night of SMOC

Katie McLaughlin and Will Licon capped off the 2015 Fran Crippen Swim Meet of Champions with a lifetime-best each en route to individual wins.