Nathan Adrian

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"There's a lot to be said, but until you actually get into the water and do it, it all doesn't mean anything."

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Full Name:	Nathan Adrian
Born:	December 07th, 1988
	Bremerton, Wash.
Nationality:	United States of America
Status:	Active

Nathan Adrian Nathan Adrian is a U.S. sprinter, born in Washington state as the youngest of three kids. Born Dec. 7, 1988 Adrian began swimming because his older siblings were involved -- he began taking lessons by 2 and joined the team by 5, but years later the 6'6" freestyler would become one of the top sprinters in the world. Personal life Adrian was born to a Nuclear Engineer and a Nurse -- his mother, Cecilia, is Chinese, and was born and raised in Hong Kong. Family is an important part of Adrian's life since they have supported him from the beginning. His two siblings were also swimmers -- brother, Justin, swam for Washington State and sister, Donella, swam for Arizona State. One month after Swimswam launched, it was garnering respectable traffic and slowly creeping into the swimconscious of it's fanbase. Then in late March of 2012, Nathan Adrian had a bit of a suit malfunction. Swimswam published the pictures (with Nathan's permission), and it launched the website into the national spotlight. In May of 2017, Nathan announced his engagement to girlfriend and Stanford diving alum, Hallie Ivester. The couple were married on September 15th, 2018. College swimming After a highly successful high school career, Adrian chose …

Raining Men in Berkeley

Olympic champion and proud Cal Berkeley swimmer, Nathan Adrian, helps out teammates. (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

Franklin adds more Gold to the Golden Bears

The biggest blue chip is off the table, plus we’ve got all the headlines from the World Cup (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

The Jimmy Feigen Photo Vault

Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

Michael Phelps relaxes in the Maldive Islands

SwimSwam’s Favorites for 2012 Golden Goggles Awards

Michael Phelps is a shoe-in for the Male Athlete of the Year award, but check out our favorites for the other 6 voted honors. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

The Brent Hayden Photo Vault

Swim News: Hayden, ready to swim the 2010 Pan Pacific 50 freestyle championship final (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

Dear Katrina: Olympic Coach, Ross Gerry Dryland Part Two

Dear Katrina brings you part two with Olympic Coach, former Stanford Coach, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Ross Gerry….

The Cesar Cielo Photo Vault

Swim News: Cielo, 100 freestyle prelim start, 2010 Pan Pacific Championships (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

The Josh Schneider Photo Vault

Swim News, swim photo: Josh Schneider, RCP Tiburon Sprint Classic king and NCAA Swimming Champion (photo credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

Michael Phelps did not win $100,000 in Las Vegas

Phelps & Friends behind the scenes at Las Vegas’ Encore Beach Club.

The Cullen Jones Photo Vault

2012 US Olympic Swimming Trials (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

USA Swimming Releases 2012-2013 National Team

USA Swimming has announced the 2012-2013 National Team roster, and as always it’s stacked with superstars like Nathan Adrian. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

The USA Swimming National Team Photo Vault

Jason Lezak, Olympic Icon, 2008 4×100 free relay savior, against Flag Art (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

The Ricky Berens Photo Vault

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

Michael Phelps relaxes in the Maldive Islands

Michael Phelps Relaxes while other Olympians Enjoy the Limelight

“Phelps vacations with friends, plays golf, and…”

Nathan Adrian, Tonight Show, Meal or No Meal

If you missed Nathan Adrian on NBC’s Tonight Show, see it here.