Zane Grothe

Kalisz Nabs Two-Point PSS Lead From Grothe, Ledecky Charges in Indy

Full Name:	Zane Glenn Grothe
Born:	April 22nd, 1992
	Boulder City, Nevada
Nationality:	United States of America
Status:	Active

Zane Grothe is an American distance freestyle specialist from Boulder City, Nevada. At six weeks old, Grothe was already in the pool learning water safety, and two decades later he was swimming for USA. Grothe comes from a swimming family with his older sister Alexis and younger twin sisters Natalie and Rachael all involved in the sport. During his time at Boulder City High School, Grothe swam for Boulder City Henderson Swim Club where he developed into a five star recruit. He chose to swim collegiately at Auburn University where he studied Aerospace Engineering. He currently trains with the post-graduate group at Indiana University. Auburn University As a Tiger, Grothe cemented his name as one of the schools best distance freestylers, holding records in the 500, 1,000, and 1,650 yard freestyle along with the 800 yard freestyle relay by the time his senior season concluded. Over his four-year campaign he collected 12 All-American honors and was a two-time SEC champion. 2010-2011 Grothe made an immediate impact for the Tigers reaching the championship final in all three of his individual races at the SEC Championships. In the 1650 yard freestyle he finished fourth in 14:57.46, breaking a nine-year-old school record in the process. At his first NCAA Championships, Grothe finished sixth …

Kalisz Nabs Two-Point PSS Lead From Grothe, Ledecky Charges in Indy

Chase Kalisz broke the tie atop the men’s Pro Swim Series point standings, jumping out to a two-point lead over Zane Grothe. Meanwhile Taylor Ruck leads on the women’s side, but Katie Ledecky is making a charge.

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Krayzelburg Wins Indy SwimSquads, Leads Series By 30

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