Chase Kalisz
American Swimmer and Olympic Medalist
Born
March 7th, 1994
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American swimmer specialized in individual medley events. Competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, winning a silver medal in the 400-meter individual medley. Achieved significant success at the NCAA level representing the University of Georgia, securing multiple titles and setting several records. Also featured prominently in international competitions, contributing to the American national team's accomplishments.
Won a silver medal in the 400-meter individual medley at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Multiple NCAA championships at the University of Georgia
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