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About Tom

Team TYR, 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist, 21x International Medalist, USA Swimming National Team

A quick note from Tom

Hey Everyone!

Thank you so much for your constant support and encouragement. I could not be chasing my dreams without you all. 

​Tom

PC: Blue Lace Photography

Fun Facts

  • Favorite Color: Blue & Green
  • Favorite Book: East of Eden
  • Hobbies: surfing, skateboarding,  reading & card games
  • Favorite Genre: reggae and surf punk
  • Favorite bands: Sublime, The Stu Tails, The Clash
  • Holds the world record in the Huntington Beach Pier Swim
  • Tom’s dream day would be at the beach; surfing and spending time with friends… And good food of course!

Accolades

  • 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist 4×100 Medley Relay
  • 21 time International Medalist
  • Holds the American Record in the (50, 100 & 200 butterfly SCM)
  • Holds the American Record in the 200 SCM freestyle relay & 200 SCM Medley Relay
  • Won gold at 2015 Fina World Championships in the 4×100 Medley Relay 
  • Placed 4th at 2015  Fina World  Championships in the 100 butterfly
  • 2014 National Champion in the (100 & 200 butterfly)
  • 13 time NCAA Champion 
  • 2012 NCAA swimmer of the year
  • National High School record holder in the 200 freestyle

Background

  • High School Attended: Edison High School
  • College Attended: University of Califonia, Berkeley
  • Swim Coaches: Dave Durden & Yuri Sugiuyama
  • Weight Coach: Joel Stevens
  • Agent: Janey Miller
  • Manager: Gianna Shields

Stats

  • Height: 6‘4″
  • Weight: 195 lbs.
  • Hair Color: Light Brown
  • Eye Color: Green
  • Birthplace: Panama City, Florida
  • Birthdate: July 11th 1991