Peter Vanderkaay

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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 …

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)

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)

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)

Peter Vanderkaay Announces Retirement (10 Q’s with Josh Davis)

5-time Olympic medalist, Josh Davis, interviews Olympic gold medalist Peter Vanderkaay. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

The Connor Jaeger Swimming Photo Vault

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30 Coaches Share $330,000 in Coaches Incentive Program

Dave Salo is one of thirty coaches awarded in USA Swimming’s Coach Incentive Program. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

The University of Michigan Men’s Swimming Photo Vault

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The Peter Vanderkaay Photo Vault

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Michigan AD Releases More Details About “Water Carnival”

Here’s to hoping that this weekend’s Water Carnival is sold out and raucous. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Dave and Gary Reemerge…with an All-Star Cast

Gary: We tricked ’em!
David: Not cool bro. Well, at least we assembled today’s hottest swim celebs to make up for it.

Sprint News 9/6/12: Vanderkaay Receives Honor; McGill to Volunteer at Auburn; Former NC State Coach Gets New Gig

September 7th has been declared Peter Vanderkaay day at a Michigan children’s hospital. (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

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Keepin the Scam Going: Peter Vanderkaay

Well, until Mel kicks us off we’re going to keep doing this. What? Peter Vanderkaay’s going to waste his time with us too? Game on.

Phelps Anchors American Relay for First Gold Medal of Olympics

The American men had big expectations upon them in Tuesday’s 800 free relay, and they delivered (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)