3X Olympian,Seattle-Area Seattle-Area Sprint StandoutSprint Standout

RESIDENCE: Bremerton,Berkeley, Calif. Wash. CLUB/COACH: California Aquatics/ HOMETOWN: Berkeley,Bremerton, Calif. Wash. COLLEGE: California, 2012

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @NathanGAdrian • Instagram: @NathanGAdrian IN THE POOL: •IN Three-time THE POOL: Olympian, Four-time Olympic medalist • WonTwo-time gold inOlympian, the 100m Four-time free and 400mOlympic free medalist relay at the London • Nine-timeWon gold in FINA the 100mWorld free Championships and 400m free medalist relay at the London Olympic Games • Nine-time FINA World Championships medalist OUTSIDE THE WATER: OUTSIDE• Stands 6-foot-5; THE WATER: One of the tallest Team USA swimmers • Seattle-area native is a huge Seahawks fan and enjoys riding the Puget Sound ferryferry; Raised the Seahawks’ •12th Serves Man as flag an ambassadorat a 2013 game for the USA Foundation, helping to spread the importance of learning to swim• Serves for as children an ambassador for the USA Swimming Foundation, helping to spread the importance of learning to •swim Making for childrenthe U.S. roster for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games was special to Nathan, as his home is from Hong • Making the U.S. roster for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games was special to Nathan, as his mother is from HongKong Kong; He has never visited there • Enjoys hiking and bodysurfing as ways to relax when not training Georgia Bulldog Set for Olympic Debut

RESIDENCE: Athens, Ga. CLUB/COACH: Athens Bulldog Swim Club/ HOMETOWN: , Ga. COLLEGE: Georgia, 2018

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @TheGunnyBunny • Instagram: @TheGunnyBunny

IN THE POOL: • Finished fifth in the 200m free at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials to qualify for his first Olympic Team • Won a pair of medals at the 2015 • Claimed four medals at the 2013 FINA World Junior Championships

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • Parents, Steve and Missy, were track and field athletes at Berry College; Has two sisters who are swimmers • Sisters gave him the nickname Gunny Bunny and it stuck • Was an age group teammate at Dynamo Swim Club with current Georgia and U.S. Olympic teammate and his two brothers, Kevin and Mick • First name is Joseph; paternal grandfather’s family was from Germany and parents wanted to give him a German middle name • Collects currency from all the countries visited for swimming competitions; Favorite place to travel is Berlin Versatile Longhorn Making Olympic Debut

RESIDENCE: Austin, Texas CLUB/COACH: Nation’s Capital Swim Club/ HOMETOWN: Rockville, Md. COLLEGE: Texas, 2017

IN THE POOL: • Posted three top-four finishes at 2016 Olympic Trials; Qualified for first Olympic roster with a third-place finish in the 200m free • Runner-up in the 100m free, 100m fly and 200m fly at 2015 Phillips 66 Nationals • Three-time medalist at the 2015 World University Games

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • Majoring in corporate communications at Texas • Was the 2013 Swimming World Magazine National High School Swimmer of the Year • Watched the 2008 Olympic Games on a family beach trip and told his mother, Bridget, “That’s what I want to do.” Rio Bound After a Breakout Olympic Trials

RESIDENCE: Naperville, Ill. CLUB/COACH: Fox Valley Swim Team/Sergio Lopez Miro HOMETOWN: Naperville, Ill. COLLEGE: Arizona, 2015

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @KwCordes • Instagram: @KevinCordes

IN THE POOL: • Won the 100m breaststroke and was second in the 200m breaststroke at 2016 Olympic Trials • Silver medalist in the 200m breaststroke and won gold in the 400m medley relay at the 2015 FINA World Championships • American record holder in the 100y and 200y breaststroke and 100m breaststroke • Won multiple NCAA championships at the University of Arizona

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • Overcame setbacks at international meets in 2013 (relay disqualification at World Champs) and 2014 (indi- vidual DQ at Pan Pacs) to shine in 2015 with three medals at the 2015 FINA World Championships • Ahead of U.S. Olympic Trials, trained in Singapore with coach Sergio Lopez Miro • Dad, Bill, was a quarterback during undergrad days at University of Arizona Star Sprinter

RESIDENCE: Gainesville, Fla. CLUB/COACH: Bolles School Sharks/ HOMETOWN: Green Cove Springs, Fla. COLLEGE: Florida, 2018

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @caelebdressel • Instagram: @caelebdressel

IN THE POOL: • Runner-up in the 100m free at 2016 Olympic Trials to earn his first Olympic Games berth • 2016 NCAA champion in the 50y and 100y free for Florida • Claimed national titles in the 50m and 100m free at the 2015 Phillips 66 National Championships

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • Comes from a family of swimmers: Father, Michael, swam collegiately at Delaware; older sister swam at Flor- ida State; younger sister is committed to swim at Florida • Swam as age-grouper with current U.S. Olympic teammate with Sharks • Has tattoos of an eagle and the American flag on his shoulder; “I love my country,” he says. • Enjoys boating, wake boarding and being outdoors • Grew up on a 60-acre ranch in Green Cove Springs, Florida Late-Bloomer Headed to 2nd Olympic Games

RESIDENCE: Manhattan Beach, Calif. CLUB/COACH: Trojan Swim Club/ HOMETOWN: Winnetka, Ill. COLLEGE: Florida, 2012

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @ConorJDwyer • Instagram: @ConorJDwyer

IN THE POOL: • Runner-up in the 200m and 400m freestyle at 2016 Olympic Trials • 2012 Olympic gold medalist in the 800m free relay • Six-time FINA World Championships medalist

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • Hails from a huge Irish family - has three brothers (including a twin, Spencer) and a sister; More than 40 family members attended the 2012 Olympic Games in London • Mother Jeanne swam at Florida State and taught Conor to swim at age 2; learned to swim in his grandmother’s backyard pool; Dad is a masters swimmer • Was not recruited out of high school; Was 5-10 as a high school senior and now stands 6-5 • Was a walk-on at University of Iowa before transferring to Florida for final two years after called on his behalf to Gregg Troy • Huge fan of sports teams; Has thrown out first pitch for Cubs and done a ceremonial kickoff for Bears • Nicknamed Diddy by former Florida teammate and fellow Olympian • Loves collecting shoes, especially basketball shoes The Most Interesting Man in Swimming

RESIDENCE: Los Angeles, Calif. CLUB/COACH: SwimMAC Carolina/California Aquatics/ David Marsh HOMETOWN: Valencia, Calif. COLLEGE: California

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @AnthonyErvin • Instagram: @AnthonyErvin

IN THE POOL: • Three-time Olympian (2000, 2012, 2016) • 2000 Olympic gold medalist in the 50m free • Went 13 years between national titles in the 50m free - 2001 to 2014 • At 35, is the oldest American male swimmer to qualify in an individual Olympic event since 1904

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • Recently published his memoir, “Chasing Water: Elegy of an Olympian” • Retired from swimming at age 22 before returning in 2011 after a seven-year hiatus from the sport; went on to make the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team • While away from competitive swimming he traveled the world to explore other interests, including higher education, music, tattoos, teaching people all over the world about swimming and tsunami flood relief • Family tree represents a broad demographic of Jewish, Native American and African-American descent San Antonio Native Prepped for Rio at Home

RESIDENCE: Charlotte, N.C. CLUB/COACH: New York Athletic Club/David Marsh HOMETOWN: San Antonio, Texas COLLEGE: Texas, 2013

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @JimmyFeigen • Instagram: @JimmyFeigen

IN THE POOL: • Silver medalist in the 400m free relay at the 2012 Olympic Games • Two-time medalist at the 2013 FINA World Championships; won silver in the 100m freestyle

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • Started swimming at age 5 ... his mother wanted all the kids to be water safe and able to swim since they have always lived near water • Opening 2016 U.S. Olympic Team training camp was in his hometown of San Antonio on July 12 • Regarded as one of the most fun-loving members of Team USA 19-Year-Old is a Rising Freestyle Star

RESIDENCE: Austin, Texas CLUB/COACH: NOVA of Virginia Aquatics/Geoff Brown HOMETOWN: Richmond, Va. COLLEGE: Texas, 2019

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @TownleyH • Instagram: @TownleyH

IN THE POOL: • Qualified for his first Olympic Games with a win in the 200m free at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials • Set an American record in the 200y free en route to the NCAA title in the event in 2016 • Also won the 2016 NCAA title in the 500y free.

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • First name is Francis; Full name Francis Townley Haas comes from his great uncle • On his NCAA champion Texas teammates: “I have never trained with a group of guys who worked so hard and wanted something more for our team.” • On what’s he’s learned in a breakout 2016 season: “Another thing I realized is the value in never giving up, and you should never set limits on yourself, because as you get better, you realize even more than you first imagined is possible.” Making his National Team Debut in Rio

RESIDENCE: Raleigh, N.C. CLUB/COACH: NC State University/ HOMETOWN: Springfield, Ill. COLLEGE: NC State, 2018

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @heldilox • Instagram: @heldilox

IN THE POOL: • Qualified for first Olympic Team with a third-place finish in the 100m free at 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials • All-American at NC State and 2016 NCAA champion in the 400y free relay

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • Will be joined in Rio by NC State teammates competing for Denmark and Lithuania • Very obsessed with cat videos; He’s allergic to them so he doesn’t have one as a pet but loves to watch them • His favorite event is the 100 free, and he compares himself to Goldilocks - the 50 is too short, the 200 is too long but the 100 is just right Returning Distance Swimming to the Top

RESIDENCE: Ann Arbor, Mich. CLUB/COACH: Club Wolverine/ HOMETOWN: Fair Haven, N.J. COLLEGE: Michigan, 2014

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @conjaeg • Instagram: @conjaeg

IN THE POOL: • 2012 Olympian, finishing sixth in the 1500m free • Won the 400m and 1500m freestyle at 2016 Olympic Trials • Set an American record and won silver in the 1500m free at the 2015 FINA World Championships

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • Recently earned master’s degree in management from the after majoring in mechani- cal engineering • Respected as one of the hardest-working members of Team USA • Interested in pursuing a career in real estate • Hobbies include surfing, cooking/baking and singing - loves making a good Italian red sauce with sausage Talented IMer Heading to First Olympic Games

RESIDENCE: Phoenix, Ariz. CLUB/COACH: North Baltimore Aquatic Club/ HOMETOWN: Bel Air, Md. COLLEGE: Georgia, 2017

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @ChaseKalisz • Instagram: @ChaseKalisz

IN THE POOL: • Winner of the 400m IM at 2016 Olympic Trials • Medaled in the 400m IM at the 2015 (bronze) and 2013 (silver) FINA World Championships • Two-time NCAA champion in the 400y IM for Georgia; American record holder in the event • Will return to Georgia this fall after taking a redshirt year in 2015-16

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • Maryland native chose swimming over lacrosse in high school; was drawn to the sport by longtime training partner • Comes from a swimming family - brother Connor (19) and sister Cassie (15) also qualified for 2016 Olympic Trials; Older sister, Courtney, swam at USC and was a National Team member • Enjoys playing “Call of Duty” with NBAC teammates, including Phelps, who Kalisz says is “the best” • Was fully paralyzed at age 8 and was in the ICU for six months; Took a year off from swimming JAY LITHERLAND

Triplet Representing Brothers in Rio

RESIDENCE: Athens, Ga. CLUB/COACH: Dynamo Swim Club/Jack Bauerle HOMETOWN: Alpharetta, Ga. COLLEGE: Georgia, 2018

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @j_litherland • Instagram: jaylitherland

IN THE POOL: • Placed second in the 400m IM at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials to earn a spot on the Olympic Team • Won gold in the 400m IM at the 2015 World University Games • Finished fourth in the 400m IM at 2014 Phillips 66 Nationals

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • A triplet; Brothers Kevin and Mick also swim at Georgia and competed at U.S. Olympic Team Trials • Was born in and speaks Japanese well; Conducted interviews in Japanese with media at Olympic Trials • Mother is from Japan, Father is from New Zealand; Jay and brothers have triple citizenship - U.S., Japan and New Zealand • Roommate of Olympic teammate Gunnar Bentz at Georgia; Also swam with Bentz as an age-grouper at Dyna- mo Swim Club RYAN LOCHTE Aiming to Add to Decorated Legacy

RESIDENCE: Charlotte, N.C. CLUB/COACH: SwimMAC Carolina/David Marsh HOMETOWN: Daytona Beach, Fla. COLLEGE: Florida, 2006

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @RyanLochte • Instagram: @RyanLochte

IN THE POOL: • Four-time Olympian with 11 career Olympic medals • World record-holder in the 200m individual medley; Finished second in the event at 2016 Trials • 27-time FINA World Championships medalist

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • Splurge meal after a big meet is pizza and wings • Would be a clothing designer if he were not a swimmer; Has a huge shoe collection • Mom, Ike, and dad, Steve, were Ryan’s swimming coaches as a child • Has four siblings, two brothers and two sisters; Also five nieces and nephews • Fan of the Minnesota Vikings, Orlando Magic, Florida Gators and New York Yankees • Born in Rochester, New York; Mother was born in Cuba • Earliest Olympic memory is from 1992 watching winning gold in the 100m fly Breaststroker Beating the Odds

RESIDENCE: Bloomington, Ind. CLUB/COACH: Badger Swim Club/ HOMETOWN: Las Vegas, Nev. COLLEGE: Indiana, 2015

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @swimiller • Instagram: @swimiller

IN THE POOL: • Runner-up in the 100m breaststroke at 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials • Gold medalist in the 400m medley relay at the 2015 FINA World Championships • 2014 national champion in the 100m breaststroke • 2014 NCAA runner-up in the 200y breaststroke for Indiana

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • Is a huge movie buff and enjoys Oscar season • Has a birth deformity in his chest that gives him 12-20 percent lower lung capacity than most people; Started swimming as a way to broaden his chest as a child • Swimming has taught him “discipline, routine and accountability” • Got engaged in November 2015 ahead of USA Swimming’s RYAN MURPHY Building on USA’s Legacy

RESIDENCE: Berkeley, Calif. CLUB/COACH: California Aquatics/Dave Durden HOMETOWN: Jacksonville, Fla. COLLEGE: California, 2017

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @Ryan_F_Murphy • Instagram: @Ryan_F_Murphy

IN THE POOL: • Winner of the 100m and 200m backstroke at 2016 Olympic Trials • Gold medalist in the 400m medley relay at the 2015 FINA World Championships • American record holder in the 100y and 200y backstroke • Six-time backstroke NCAA champion for Cal

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • Likes to wear festive socks on nights he is racing • Huge sports fan, including the Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bulls and Chicago Cubs • Enjoys watching HGTV to relax • Grew up watching fellow Floridian Ryan Lochte compete, and he helped serve as an inspiration • High school teammate of fellow Olympian Caeleb Dressel at Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida • Threw out the first pitch at an Oakland Athletics game on May 30 Backstroke Breakthrough in Omaha

RESIDENCE: Berkeley, Calif. CLUB/COACH: California Aquatics/Dave Durden HOMETOWN: Corvallis, Ore. COLLEGE: California, 2017

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @Jacob_Pebley • Instagram: @Jacob.Pebley

IN THE POOL: • Qualified for first Olympic Team with a runner-up finish in the 200m back at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials • Won the national title in the 200m back at the 2015 Phillips 66 National Championships • Won gold in the 200m back and silver in the 400m medley relay at the 2015 World University Games

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • Majoring in psychology at Cal • Enjoys cooking and prepares 80 percent of his meals on a weekly basis • Started swim lessons at age 3, but cried so much his parents were asked to take him home • Mother passed away when he was 12; Jacob and brother Luke introduced father Walter to step-mother, Ches- lah Barkdoll; they were age group teammates with her daughter • Enjoys watching “The Bachelor,” a “guilty pleasure” of the Cal men’s swimming team MICHAEL PHELPS New Dad Looks to Add to Legacy

RESIDENCE: Phoenix, Ariz. CLUB/COACH: North Baltimore Aquatic Club/Bob Bowman HOMETOWN: Baltimore, Md. COLLEGE: Michigan

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @MichaelPhelps • Instagram: @m_phelps00

IN THE POOL: • Most decorated Olympian of all-time with 22 total medals, 18 gold • Won three straight gold medals in the 100m fly and 200m IM • Five-time Olympian - 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 (A first among American male swimmers) • World record-holder in the 100m butterfly, 200m butterfly and 400m individual medley

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • Proud father of first son, Boomer Robert, born May 5 to Phelps and fiancee, Nicole Johnson • Relocated to the Phoenix area in 2015 to continue training with Bob Bowman, now head coach of Arizona State; Will serve as a volunteer assistant at ASU next season • Baltimore native is a fan of the Ravens and Orioles • Enjoys playing golf and appeared on Golf Channel reality show, “The Haney Project” following the 2012 Olympic Games Adding to a Breakthrough Trials for Indiana

RESIDENCE: Bloomington, Ind. CLUB/COACH: Indiana University/Ray Looze HOMETOWN: Valparaiso, Ind. COLLEGE: Indiana, 2018

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @BPieronigold • Instagram: @blakepieroni

IN THE POOL: • Earned a spot on the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team with a sixth-place finish in the 100m free at Olympic Trials • Finished third in the 200m free at 2015 Phillips 66 Nationals • Silver medalist in the 100m and 200m free at the 2014 Junior Pan Pacific Championships

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • “When I was young and getting into the sport of swimming, I said it would be cool to be an Olympian one day. It didn’t become a feasible dream until a year or two ago when I made the national team. To be here now is amazing.” • Has lots of animals - three horses, 10 chickens, two dogs, four cats, a pony and a parrot • Father swam at Purdue University, Indiana’s primary rival • Majoring in biology, minoring in Spanish at IU • Enjoys paintball, fishing and snowboarding Father of Two Headed for Olympic Debut

RESIDENCE: Minneapolis, Minn. CLUB: New York Athletic Club HOMETOWN: Oklahoma City, Okla. COLLEGE: Minnesota, 2008

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @DavidEPlummer • Instagram: @plumm006

IN THE POOL: • Made first Olympic team at age 30 with a runner-up finish in the 100m backstroke at Olympic Trials; Missed qualifying for 2012 Games by 0.12 seconds • Silver medalist in the 100m backstroke at the 2013 FINA World Championships • Three-time USA Swimming national champion

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • David and wife, Erin, have two young sons - Will (almost 3) and Ricky (3 months) • Wife is a pediatrician; David works as a high school swimming coach • Oklahoma native is a huge fan of the Oklahoma City Thunder • Trains at the University of Minnesota, his alma mater • Started swimming at age 5; Mother was a swimming instructor NCAA Champion Aims for Olympic Success

RESIDENCE: Berkeley, Calif. CLUB/COACH: California Aquatics/Dave Durden HOMETOWN: Santa Maria, Calif. COLLEGE: California, 2017

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @JoshPrenot

IN THE POOL: • Set an American record and qualified for the U.S. Olympic Team with a win in the 200m breaststroke at Trials; Time was the fastest in the world in 2016 • Won gold in the 200m IM and 200m breast and silver in the 400m IM at the 2015 World University Games • 2016 NCAA champion in the 200y IM for Cal

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • Majored in physics at Cal • Moved around a lot as a child as part of a military family (father was in the Air Force for 20 years); Says swimming helped him make friends more easily • Enjoys being outdoors - hiking, climbing, slacklining • Would like to get into outdoor photography after swimming • Enjoys cooking and will often spend an entire day slow-cooking brisket Headed to Rio in Open Water 10K

RESIDENCE: Ann Arbor, Mich. CLUB/COACH: Club Wolverine/Josh White HOMETOWN: Chattanooga, Tenn. COLLEGE: Michigan, 2014

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @SeanRyan92

IN THE POOL: • Finished fourth in the 10K at the 2015 FINA World Championships to earn a spot on the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team in the event • Won gold in 1500m free at the 2013 World University Games

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • Started swimming because “It was good for my asthma,” and doctor prescribed it • First open water race was at age 14 in Chattanooga • Enjoys giving back to the sport: “I think it’s important to reach out to younger kids and help them try and grow their passion so they can see what swimming can do for them.” • Always starts a 10K with a new pair of goggles Butterfly Standout, California Surfer

RESIDENCE: Berkeley, Calif. CLUB/COACH: California Aquatics/Dave Durden HOMETOWN: Manhattan Beach, Calif. COLLEGE: California, 2013

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @BeefyTShields • Instagram: @BeefyTShields

IN THE POOL: • Runner-up in the 100m and 200m butterfly at 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials • Gold medalist in the 400m medley relay at the 2015 FINA World Championships • Winner of the 100m and 200m butterfly at the 2014 Phillips 66 National Championships

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • Enjoys surfing, going to the beach and video games as ways to relax when not training • Started swimming for beach safety as a child • Grew up swimming for legendary coach Bill Rose with the Mission Viejo Nadadores • Married his wife, Gianna, in late 2014 • Father, Tim, played college water polo at Air Force Academy 2nd-Generation Olympian Headed to Rio

RESIDENCE: Austin, Texas CLUB/COACH: Longhorn Aquatics/Nick Frasersmith HOMETOWN: Denver, Colo. COLLEGE: Texas, 2017

IN THE POOL: • Qualified for 2016 Olympic Team with a sixth-place finish in the 200m free at Olympic Trials • 2015 NCAA champion in the 500y free for Texas

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • At 6-foot-9, stands as the tallest member of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team • Is a second-generation Olympian; mother Smith swam the 200m backstroke for Team USA at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games; Parents both swam at Texas • Attended the same high school as Olympic teammate , Regis Jesuit in Aurora, Colorado

Rio Bound in Pool, Open Water

RESIDENCE: Malibu, Calif. CLUB/COACH: Team Santa Monica/ HOMETOWN: Malibu, Calif. COLLEGE: Northwestern, 2017

SOCIAL MEDIA: • Twitter: @JordanWilimovsky • Instagram: @JordanWilimovsky

IN THE POOL: • First American to qualify for pool and open water competitions at the same Olympic Games • Captured gold in the 10K at the 2015 FINA World Championships by 12 seconds to earn a spot on the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team in the event; Qualified in the 1500m free with a runner-up finish at 2016 Olympic Trials • 2015 U.S. national champion in the 1500m freestyle • Won the 10K at the 2015 Open Water National Championships

OUTSIDE THE WATER: • Started swimming at age 9 to try to make the swimming requirement (100 yards in 1:50) to attend a junior lifeguard camp with his friends; Initially did not make the cut but joined a team and stuck with the sport • Malibu native enjoys spending time at the beach and surfing • Younger brother Alec is a resident triathlete at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs