Age |
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25 years |
Birth date |
April 18, 1999 |
Zodiac sign |
Aries |
Place of Birth |
United States |
Occupation |
Swimmer |
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Michael Andrew (born April 18, 1999) is an American competitive swimmer and the 2016 world champion in the 100 meter individual medley.
Andrew used to be coached by his father in a two-lane pool in their backyard, though has since moved to California. He is still being coach by his father and trains in a non-traditional way, using a method called Ultra Short Race Pace Training (USRPT).
Andrew started swimming at age 7. His parents, Peter and Tina, are South African natives who moved to America in 1997. The family moved to Lawrence, Kansas in 2011. Andrew has a younger sister who also used to swim. His mother Tina appeared in the British and South African versions of Gladiators, as Laser and Sheena respectively.
He won the gold medal in the 50 meter backstroke at the 2015 FINA World Junior Swimming Championships in Singapore, breaking the Championships record in both the heats and the final. He also won the silver medal in the 50 meter freestyle and 50 meter butterfly events and reached the finals in four other individual events. FINA named him male swimmer of the meet.
Height | 6 ft 6 in / 198 cm |
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Weight | 190 lb / 86 kg |
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Hair Color | Dark brown |
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Eye Color | Brown |
Nationality | American |
Race / ethnicity | White |