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."

Despite adversity, Australia, USA tied for early medal leads at 2015 World Championships

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 …

Despite adversity, Australia, USA tied for early medal leads at 2015 World Championships

It was far from a perfect day for the Australians and the Americans, but the swimming powerhouses still find themselves tied atop the medal table after day 1 of the World Championships.

2015 World Championship Preview: Men’s 4×100 Free Relay

Despite having reigning Olympic gold medalist Nathan Adrian, the United States might be facing its toughest challenge in years just to make it the podium in the men’s 4×100 free at this year’s FINA World Championships.

Benjamin Proud Not Letting Past Success Determine Performance In Kazan

Since 2013 Benjamin Proud has been the face of British Sprinting. After breaking the British record in the 50m butterfly…

Universal Sports Network and NBC to Show Action at World Championships

Universal Sports Network and NBC will air more than 48 hours of premier pool action from the 2015 FINA World Aquatic Championships in Kazan, Russia, from Saturday, July 25, through Sunday, August 9.

Ryan Lochte, Katie Ledecky, And Dave Durden Talk 2015 World Championships

“I don’t focus on the medals I want to get, if I go up to the blocks, I am going up to win. Hands down, I want to win.” – Ryan Lochte

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.

Adrian, Geer Top 50 Free in Day 3 Prelims of L.A. Invite

Day 3 prelims at the Los Angeles Invitational set the foundation for exciting races between some of the world’s top swimmers. The 50 free will see another battle between Adrian, Morozov, and Lobintsev.

Murphy Drops 1:56.65 to Win 200 Back at L.A. Invite

Friday nights finals at the Los Angeles Invitational was a tune up for many of the swimmers on the U.S. World Championships Team roster.

Friday Factoid: USA Men’s Sub-48 Relay Splits

Nathan Adrian has gone under 48 seconds in relays more than any other swimmers in the US since 2010.

Margo Geer Swims Fastest 100 Freestyle Done By An American This Season At LA Invite

Margo Geer swam the most impressive performance of the meet thus far in the prelims of the women’s 100m freestyle; touching the wall in 53.95 to take the top seed heading into finals.

Bowling Green State Hires Matt Ense As Head Coach

Bowling Green State University Director of Athletics D. Christopher Kingston announced today the hiring of Matt Ense as head coach of the Falcon Swimming & Diving program.

Nathan Adrian 2015 World Championship Predictions: Gold Medal Minute presented by SwimOutlet.com

Nathan Adrian 2015 World Championships predictions for the 50 and 100 freestyle.

Adrian, Grevers, Morozov among huge names at LA Invite

This weekend’s LA Invite will feature a huge roster of national and international stars, including Olympic gold medalists Nathan Adrian and Matt Grevers among many others.