Matthew Josa

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2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Six Finals Live Recap

Full Name:	Matthew Josa
Nickname(s):	Matt
Born:	March 31st, 1995
	Fort Mill, South Carolina
Nationality:	USA
Status:	Active

Matthew Josa was a poster boy for NCAA Division II swimming, turning anything he touches to gold and breaking national records along the way for Queens University of Charlotte. He made the transition to Division-I in 2016 when he transferred to the University of California, Berkeley. As a member of SwimMAC Josa was part of multiple national age-group record breaking relays. Swimming was a perfect match for a lively and energetic young Josa. He started the sport at a young age but it wasn't until he was around 16 that he took swimming seriously. He had the encouragement of his two older sisters the whole way. Brittany and Brooke both also competitive swimmers, were Josa's inspiration and for a while his competition as he tried to beat his older siblings times. International Career In his first international call-up, Josa flew to Dubai for the 2013 Junior World Championships as a team captain for USA. He finished with a bronze in 100 meter butterfly. At the 2015 University Games he won silver with his teammates in the 400 meter medley relay. In 100 meter butterfly he finished just outside the medals in fourth. At the 2016 U.S. Olympic trials, Josa qualified fastest in the 100 meter butterfly final …

2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Six Finals Live Recap

The most anticipated event of the night will be the men’s 200m IM where Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte will have their final 200m IM showdown on American soil.

2016 U.S Olympic Trials: Day Six Prelims Live Recap

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