Peter Vanderkaay

Fitter and Faster Swim Tip: What is The Best Pre-Race Meal

Full Name:	Peter William Vanderkaay
Nickname(s):	PVK
Born:	February 12th, 1984
	Royal Oak, Michigan
Nationality:	American
Status:	Retired

Peter Vanderkaay Peter Vanderkaay was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on February 12, 1984 to parents Robin and Mark. From the beginning, the Vanderkaays were a swimming family; Christian (the oldest son) and younger brothers Alex and Dane all found success as competitive swimmers. The four brothers achieved a rather historic feat they all qualified for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials. Peter, however, is the only Vanderkaay to become an Olympian. Age group and high school swimming Vanderkaay grew up in Rochester, Michigan. He swam for the Oakland Live Y'ers (OLY) swim team throughout his age group career. But Vanderkaay was not a standout swimmer in his younger years. He failed to qualify for the Michigan age group state meet as a 12-year-old. In his freshman year of high school he did not swim fast enough to qualify for Michigan's high school state meet. However, a seven-inch growth spurt at age 14, combined with his incredible work ethic, resulted in Vanderkaay becoming a high school super star in his junior and senior years. He represented Rochester Adams High School while continuing to train with coach Jeff Cooper at OLY and he was Michigan High School State Champion in the 500 free (2001 and 2002) and …

Fitter and Faster Swim Tip: What is The Best Pre-Race Meal

4-time Olympic medalist, Peter Vanderkaay, has a lot of experience racing at the elite-level. He keeps his pre-race meal simple, carb-heavy, with a little bit of protein.

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Michigan to hold ‘Tweeters and Best’ Q&A session on Twitter Monday

The Michigan men’s swimming and diving program will host a daylong Twitter Q&A with notable alumni, coaches and swimmers including Peter Vanderkaay, Connor Jaeger, Mike Bottom and Tyler Clary on Monday, February 17th.

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Fitter and Faster Swim Tip: The Top 3 Things to do Outside the Pool to Swim Faster

What do you do OUTSIDE of the pool to get you faster IN the pool? You can always do more things to improve. Check out how Olympians Peter Vanderkaay and Chloe Sutton complement their hard work in the water and on land!

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Add Pace Pal to your Workouts, Stayed Focused in Training

If you’re in intense practices or just swimming to stay fit, this portable, underwater pace clock is ideal.

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Swim Like A Champion Photo Vault: Behind the Scenes

SwimSwam got a peek behind the scenes at the “Swim Like A Champion” production shoot thanks to the Fitter and Faster Tour presented by SwimOutlet.com.

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Swim Like A Champion, Not your Typical Instructional Video Series

Since Saturday, December 7th, a lot of elite swimmers have been tweeting and posting cryptic messages to Facebook, teasing that something is coming soon. That something is out, the Swim A Like Champion Video Series courtesy of the Fitter and Faster Tour presented by SwimOutlet.com.

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USA Swimming Athlete Executive Committee Released 3rd Athletes’ Splash Newsletter

The USA Swimming Athlete Executive Committee releases Athletes’ Splash Newsletter to all swimming representatives and athletes. The issue’s highlights include the United States Aquatics Sports Convention, a FINA update from Aaron Piersol, USOC upadate from Peter Vanderkaay, and a World Championship recap from Ricky Berens. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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The Swimmer Calendar is Hot With Swim Stars and Behind the Scenes Video

SwimMAC Elite Madison Kennedy climbs the robe upside down! Yep! She does it flawlessly…just horsing around during “The Swimmer Calendar” photo shoot. (Courtesy of Andrew Day)

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2013 US Worlds Trials Preview: How Will Open Water Results Affect the Men’s 1500 in Indy?

Connor Jaeger, left, and Andrew Gemmell, right, were the two Olympians in the men’s 1500 at last year’s Olympic Games. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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International Swimmers Grow Roster of Stars On Egraphs

“Egraphs.com lets fans send an online note to their favorite stars like 10-time Olympic medalist Gary Hall Jr.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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