Nathan Adrian

Personal information
Full name	Nathan Adrian
Nickname(s)	Bok Choy
Nationality	USA
Born	December 7, 1988 (1988-12-07) (age 22) Bremerton, Washington
Height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight	220 pounds (100 kg)
Sport
Sport	Swimming
Stroke(s)	Freestyle
Club	University of California- Berkeley
College team	Cal
Medal record Men's swimming Competitor for the  United States Olympic Games Gold 2008 Beijing 4×100 m freestyle World Championships (LC) Gold 2009 Rome 4×100 m freestyle Gold 2009 Rome 4×100 m medley Gold 2011 Shanghai 4×100 m medley Bronze 2011 Shanghai 4×100 m freestyle World Championships (SC) Gold 2008 Manchester 100 m freestyle Gold 2008 Manchester 4×100 m freestyle Silver 2008 Manchester 4×100 m medley Pan Pacific Championships Gold 2010 Irvine 50 m freestyle Gold 2010 Irvine 100 m freestyle Gold 2010 Irvine 4×100 m freestyle Gold 2010 Irvine 4×100 m medley

Nathan Adrian (born December 7, 1988) is an American swimmer and Olympic gold medalist who currently holds the American record in the 50 and 100-yard freestyle (short course).^[1]

At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Adrian swam in the heats of the 4×100 m freestyle relay and earned a gold medal when the United States won in the final. He has won a total of twelve medals in major international competition, ten gold, one silver, and one bronze spanning the Olympics, the World, and the Pan Pacific Championships.

Personal life

Adrian was born in Bremerton, Washington in 1988, the son of James and Cecilia Adrian. His mother, Cecilia, is Chinese and was born and raised in Hong Kong. Cecilia is a nurse for the Bremerton school district and his father, James, is a retired nuclear engineer for the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.^[2] Adrian has an older sister, Donella, who swam at Arizona State, and an older brother, Justin, who swam at Washington. Adrian started swimming at the age of five because of the influence of his siblings. He is a 2006 graduate of Bremerton High School.^[3] Adrian is currently a pre-med student at the University of California, Berkeley. At Cal, Adrian is a five-time individual NCAA champion: Winning the 50-yard freestyle in 2009 and 2011 and the 100-yard freestyle in 2009, 2010, and 2011.^[4][5][6][7]

Career

2008 Short Course World Championships

At the 2008 Short Course World Championships, Adrian won gold in the 100 m freestyle and 4×100 m freestyle relay and silver in the 4×100 m medley relay. In the 4×100 m freestyle relay, Adrian combined with Ryan Lochte, Bryan Lundquist and Doug Van Wie won gold in a world record time of 3:08.44.^[8] In his second event, the 100 m freestyle, Adrian won gold in a time of 46.67, just ahead of Filippo Magnini who finished second with a time of 46.70.^[9] For his last event, the 4×100 m medley relay, Adrian combined with Randall Bal, Mark Gangloff and Ryan Lochte won silver behind Russia.^[10]

2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games

See also: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics and 2008 Summer Olympics

At the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Adrian placed 4th in the 100 m freestyle, qualifying him to swim in the at the Olympics.^[11] He also placed 6th in the 50 m freestyle.^[12]

In the heats of the 4×100 m freestyle relay, Adrian swam the first leg, splitting a time of 48.82. Cullen Jones, Benjamin Wildman-Tobriner and Matt Grevers completed the relay with a final time of 3:12.23, a world record.^[13] This record was broken one day later when Michael Phelps, Garrett Weber-Gale, Cullen Jones and Jason Lezak swam a time of 3:08.24, beating France and Australia in the final. By swimming in the heats, Adrian earned a gold medal even though he didn't swim in the final.^[14]

Adrian was training under coach Mike Bottom in the Florida Keys as part of The Race Club World Team leading up to the 2008 Oylmpics in Beijing.

2009 World Championships

See also: Swimming at the 2009 World Aquatics Championships

At the 2009 National Championships, Adrian placed first in the 50 and 100 m freestyle, qualifying him to swim at the 2009 World Aquatics Championships in Rome.^[15][16]

At the 2009 World Aquatics Championships, Adrian earned gold in the 4×100 m freestyle relay and the 4×100 m medley relay. Adrian also placed 6th in the 50 m freestyle and 10th in the 100 m freestyle.^[17][18] After Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Matt Grevers completed their legs in the 4×100 m freestyle relay, the United States had a slight deficit behind Russia. However, Adrian swam the anchor leg in 46.79 to overtake Danila Izotov for first place. The final time of 3:09.21 was a championship record.^[19] In the 4×100 m medley relay, Adrian contributed in the heats (with Matt Grevers, Mark Gangloff and Tyler McGill) and earned a gold medal when the United States placed first in the final.^[20]

2010

At the 2010 National Championships, Adrian qualified to compete at the 2010 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships by winning the 50 and 100 m freestyle titles.^[21][22] His win in the 100 m freestyle also guaranteed him a spot on the 4×100 m freestyle and medley relay.

At the 2010 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, Adrian won a total of four gold medals, the best performance of his career. In his first event, the 100 m freestyle, Adrian won the gold medal in 48.15, beating Canadian Brent Hayden and world-record holder in the 100 m freestyle César Cielo.^[23] The following day, Adrian lined up alongside Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Jason Lezak to anchor the 4×100 m freestyle relay. With no competition, Adrian recorded a time of 47.51 and the American team went on to win the gold in a time of 3:11.74.^[24] The following day, Adrian then competed in the 50 m freestyle and the 4×100 m medley relay. In the final of the 50 m freestyle, Adrian shocked favourite Cielo, winning in a time of 21.55. Cielo finished second in 21.57.^[25] About an hour and a half later, Adrian competed in the 4×100 m medley relay with Aaron Peirsol, Mark Gangloff and Michael Phelps. Performing the freestyle leg, Adrian recorded a time of 47.54, the fastest in the field and the American team went on to win the gold in a time of 3:32.48.^[26]

2011

2011 World Championships

See also: Swimming at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships

Adrian won his first medal, a bronze, in the 4×100 m freestyle relay with Michael Phelps, Garrett Weber-Gale, and Jason Lezak. Swimming the anchor leg, Adrian recorded a time of 47.40.^[27] In the final of the 100 m freestyle, Adrian placed sixth with a time of 48.23, well off his semifinal time of 48.05. In the 50 m freestyle final, Adrian placed fourth with a time of 21.93, just 1/100 of a second ahead behind third-place finisher Alain Bernard. In his last event, the 4×100 m medley relay, Adrian teamed with Mark Gangloff, Michael Phelps, and Nick Thoman to win gold in a time of 3:32.06. Swimming the freestyle leg, Adrian had a time of 47.64.

2011 National Championships

At the 2011 National Championships, Adrian defended his 50 m freestyle title with a time of 21.84.^[28] His time moved him to fourth in the world behind César Cielo (21.52), Bruno Fratus (21.76), and Frédérick Bousquet (21.78).^[29] He chose to sit out of the 100 m freestyle in order to prepare for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Personal bests

As of August 31, 2010.

Event	Time	Venue	Date
50 m freestyle (long course)	21.46	Rome	July 31, 2009
100 m freestyle (long course)	48.00	Indianapolis	July 10, 2009
50 m freestyle (short course)	20.71	Manchester	December 19, 2009
100 m freestyle (short course)	45.08	Manchester	December 19, 2009

References

1. ^ "Men's short course Yards American records". Swimming World Magazine. http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/results/records/AmericanRecords_SCY.pdf. Retrieved 2010-08-27. 
2. ^ Borzilleri, Meri-Jo (2008-06-23). "Bremerton swimmer Nathan Adrian is making a big splash". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on 2010-08-27. http://www.webcitation.org/5sJGIRaF9. Retrieved 2010-08-27. 
3. ^ "Bremerton High grad Adrian wins gold". The Seattle Times. 2008-04-14. Archived from the original on 2010-08-27. http://www.webcitation.org/5sJFqOvqj. Retrieved 2010-08-27. 
4. ^ "Nathan Adrian Wins 2009 NCAA Title in the 50 Freestyle". CalBears.com. 2009-03-26. Archived from the original on 2010-08-27. http://www.webcitation.org/5sJHMPJSP. Retrieved 2010-08-27. 
5. ^ "California's Nathan Adrian Sets Pool Record, Wins 100 Free". Swimming World Magazine. 2010-03-28. Archived from the original on 2010-08-27. http://www.webcitation.org/5sJHYVhE1. Retrieved 2010-08-27. 
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8. ^ "9th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) – 4×100 m freestyle relay results (final)". Omega Timing. http://omegatiming.com/swimming/racearchives/2008/manchester2008/C73B1_Res1HeatRelay_109_Finals_1_Men_4x100_Free.pdf. Retrieved 2010-09-13. 
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13. ^ Michaelis, Vicki (2008-08-12). "U.S. relay breaks world record in qualifying". USA Today. Archived from the original on 2010-08-27. http://www.webcitation.org/5sJIuh4jp. Retrieved 2010-08-27. 
14. ^ "Cal's Nathan Adrian Earns Olympic Gold Medal as Member of 400 Free Relay". CalBears.com. 2008-08-10. Archived from the original on 2010-08-27. http://www.webcitation.org/5sJJYw3XK. Retrieved 2010-08-27. 
15. ^ "2009 Conoco Phillips National Championships – 50 m freestyle results (final)". Omega Timing. http://omegatiming.com/swimming/racearchives/2009/Indy2009/C73A1_Res1Heat_117_Finals_1_Men_50_Free.pdf. Retrieved 2010-08-27. 
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18. ^ "13th FINA World Championships – 100 m freestyle results (semifinals)". Omega Timing. http://www.omegatiming.com/swimming/racearchives/2009/Roma2009/C74A_ResSummary_219_Semifinals_Men_100_Free.pdf. Retrieved 2010-09-12. 
19. ^ Crouse, Karen (2009-07-26). "Final-Leg Victory for U.S. 4x100 Relay". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2010-09-12. http://www.webcitation.org/5shRX9QdK. Retrieved 2010-09-12. 
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21. ^ "2010 ConocoPhillips National Championships: Men's 50 m freestyle final". Omega Timing. http://www.omegatiming.com/swimming/racearchives/2010/IrvineUS/C73A1_Res1Heat_117_Finals_1_Men_50_Free.pdf. Retrieved 2010-10-17. 
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24. ^ "2010 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships: 4×100 m freestyle relay final". Omega Timing. http://www.omegatiming.com/swimming/racearchives/2010/IrvinePPchampionships/C74B_ResSummaryRelay_30_Heats_Men_4x100_Free.pdf. Retrieved 2010-10-17. 
25. ^ "2010 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships: Men's 50 m freestyle final". Omega Timing. http://www.omegatiming.com/swimming/racearchives/2010/IrvinePPchampionships/C73A1_Res1Heat_135_Finals_1_Men_50_Free.pdf. Retrieved 2010-10-17. 
26. ^ "2010 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships: 4×100 m medley relay final". Omega Timing. http://www.omegatiming.com/swimming/racearchives/2010/IrvinePPchampionships/C74B_ResSummaryRelay_140_Finals_Men_4x100_Medley.pdf. Retrieved 2010-10-17. 
27. ^ "FINA World Championships, Swimming: Australia Stuns France, U.S. For Men's 400 Free Relay Triumph; Two New Textile Bests". Swimming World Magazine. 2011-07-24. http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/lane9/news/27647.asp?q=FINA-World-Championships,-Swimming:--Australia-Stuns-France,-U.S.-For-Men's-400-Free-Relay-Triumph;-Two-New-Textile-Bests. Retrieved 2011-07-27. 
28. ^ Swimming World Magazine "USA Swimming Long Course Nationals: Nathan Adrian Wins 50 Free With Sterling Swim". 2011-08-04. http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/lane9/news/USA/27817.asp?q=USA-Swimming-Long-Course-Nationals:--Nathan-Adrian-Wins-50-Free-With-Sterling-Swim=Swimming World Magazine. Retrieved 2011-08-18. 
29. ^ Swimming World Magazine "USA Swimming Long Course Nationals: Nathan Adrian Wins 50 Free With Sterling Swim". 2011-08-04. http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/lane9/news/USA/27817.asp?q=USA-Swimming-Long-Course-Nationals:--Nathan-Adrian-Wins-50-Free-With-Sterling-Swim=Swimming World Magazine. Retrieved 2011-08-18. 

External links

• USA Swimming athlete bio: Nathan Adrian
• Nathan Adrian at the United States Olympic Committee
• Cal athlete bio: Nathan Adrian
• Nathan Adrian on Twitter
• Nathan Adrian Photo Gallery at the Race Club

Persondata
Name	Adrian, Nathan
Alternative names
Short description	American swimmer and Olympic gold medallist.
Date of birth	December 7, 1988
Place of birth	Bremerton, Washington, United States
Date of death
Place of death