You’re probably wondering why such a list is even needed. Do you already know the top 20 hottest female athletes? Well, here’s why: when you are around them, you can’t help but bask in their beauty. Of course, watching a football game and rooting for one of these top 50 swimmers helps have some eye candy. That’s where this list comes in!
With that said, let’s get started with the list! Number 1 on our list is Missy Franklin from the United States. She won four gold medals at the 2012 Olympics and was crowned as one of America’s most successful Olympians by CNN and Fox News in 2013.
1. Missy Franklin
| Missy Franklin | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Melissa Franklin Johnson |
| Nickname(s) | Missy, Missile |
| National Team | United States |
| Born | May 10, 1995 |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
| Spouse | Hayes Johnson (m. 2019) |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Backstroke, freestyle, medley |
| Club | Colorado Stars |
| College Team | University of California, Berkeley University of Georgia |
| Olympic Gold Medals | 5 (2012 London: 100m backstroke, 200m backstroke, 4×200m freestyle, 4×100m medley, 4×100m freestyle) |
| World Championships Gold Medals | 11 (LC) |
| Pan Pacific Championships Gold | 1 |
| World Records | Former record holder in 200-meter backstroke (LC) and 4×100-meter medley relay (SC & LC) |
| Achievements | Swimming World’s World Swimmer of the Year (2012) American Swimmer of the Year (2012) FINA Swimmer of the Year (2011, 2012) |
Missy Franklin is one of the best swimmers in the world. She has a record of 5 Olympic medals, including four golds. In 2010, she was named “Female Athlete of the Year” by Sports Illustrated for her accomplishments as a junior athlete.
In 2012, at age thirteen and in her first Olympics, Missy became the youngest person ever to win an individual gold medal in Women’s 200m Freestyle and Women’s 400m Individual Medley events. Missy started swimming competitively when she was four years old and continued even after being diagnosed with a rare form of childhood arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis.
2. Natalie Coughlin
| Natalie Coughlin | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Natalie Anne Coughlin Hall |
| Birthdate | August 23, 1982 |
| Birthplace | Vallejo, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Irish and one-quarter Filipino |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 139 lb (63 kg) |
| Education | University of California, Berkeley |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Backstroke, butterfly, freestyle, individual medley |
| Olympic Medals | 12 (3 gold, 4 silver, 5 bronze) |
| World Championships Medals | 20 (8 gold, 7 silver, 5 bronze) |
| Pan Pacific Championships Medals | 16 (11 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze) |
| Pan American Games Medals | 4 (1 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze) |
| World Records | 20 |
Natalie Anne Coughlin Hall, who was born on August 23, 1982, is a twelve-time Olympic medalist and former American competitive swimmer. She became the first woman to complete the 100-meter backstroke (long course) in less than one minute while attending the University of California, Berkeley, ten days before her 20th birthday in 2002.
3. Chloe Sutton
| Chloe Sutton | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Chloe Elizabeth Sutton Mackey |
| Birthdate | February 3, 1992 |
| Birthplace | Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Specialization | Freestyle and long-distance events |
| Olympic Appearances | Two (2008, 2012) |
| Total Medals Won | 5 (3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze) |
| – Open Water Championships | 1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze |
| – Pan Pacific Championships | 1 gold, 1 silver |
| – Pan American Games | 1 gold |
| College Eligibility | Bypassed |
| Professional Career | Started on December 22, 2009 |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in Communications |
| Spouse | Jacob Mackey |
| Children | Son Andrew |
Chloe Elizabeth Sutton Mackey was born on 3 February 1992 and excels in freestyle and long-distance competitions. Sutton represented the United States in two Olympic Games in succession. Sutton has won a total of five medals in major international competitions, including three gold, one silver, and one bronze from the Open Water Championships, the Pan Pacific Championships, and the Pan American Games. In the 2012 Summer Olympics, she competed in the 400-meter freestyle as a member of the United States Olympic team.
4. Katinka Hosszú
| Katinka Hossz | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Katinka Hosszú |
| Nationality | Hungarian |
| Date of Birth | 3 May 1989 |
| Specialization | Individual medley events |
| Olympic Achievements | Three-time Olympic champion |
| World Championships | Nine-time long-course world champion |
| Swimming School | Owner of Iron Swim Budapest, a swim school and swim club |
| Team | Co-owner and captain of Team Iron, founding member of the International Swimming League |
| World Records | Current world record holder in the 100-meter and 200-meter individual medley (long course and short course) |
| Versatility | Nicknamed the “Iron Lady” for being one of the most versatile swimmers in the world |
| Business Venture | Developed the “Iron Lady” brand and became the first race-prize dollar millionaire in swimming history |
| Recognition | Named FINA Swimmer of the Year multiple times and won the Swammy Award for Female Swimmer of the Year |
| Olympic Participation | Competed at five Summer Olympics |
| Coaching Journey | Coached by renowned coaches Shane Tusup, Dave Salo, Árpád Petrov, and József Nagy |
| Family Background | Born in Pécs, Hungary. Youngest of three siblings |
| Relationship Status | Previously married to Shane Tusup, currently engaged to Máté Gelencsér |
| Defamation Lawsuit | Involved in a defamation lawsuit which was dismissed |
| Film Release | Biographical film entitled “Katinka” released in theaters |
| Swimming Achievements | Multiple medals in European and World Championships in various events |
| Swimming Records | Set multiple world records during the World Cup series |
| Swimming Community | Founding member of the Global Association of Professional Swimmers and ambassador for the International Swimming League |
Katinka Hosszu was born on 3 May 1989 and specializes in individual medley competitions. She is a nine-time long-course world champion and a three-time Olympic champion. She is the co-owner and captain of Team Iron, a founding member of the International Swimming League, as well as the owner of Iron Swim Budapest, a swim school and swim club in Budapest.
5. Hanna-Maria Seppälä
| Hanski | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Hanna-Maria Seppälä |
| Nickname(s) | Hanski |
| Nationality | Finland |
| Born | December 13, 1984 (age 38) |
| Birthplace | Kerava, Finland |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle, individual medley |
| Club | Cetus |
| World Championships (LC) | 2003 Barcelona – 100 m freestyle (Gold) |
| 2008 Eindhoven | 100 m freestyle (Gold) |
| 2016 London | 4×100 m medley (Gold) |
| World Championships (SC) | 2006 Shanghai – 100 m ind. medley (Gold) |
| 2005 Trieste | 100 m ind. medley (Gold) |
| 2006 Helsinki | 100 m ind. medley (Gold) |
| 2007 Debrecen | 100 m ind. medley (Gold) |
| 2008 Rijeka | 100 m ind. medley (Gold) |
| 2005 Trieste | 100 m freestyle (Gold) |
| 2012 Chartres | 4×50 m freestyle (Gold) |
| 2010 Eindhoven | 4×50 m freestyle (Gold) |
| 2009 Istanbul | 100 m ind. medley (Gold) |
| 2006 Helsinki | 50 m freestyle (Gold) |
| 2003 Dublin | 100 m freestyle (Gold) |
| 2012 Chartres | 4×50 m mixed freestyle (Gold) |
| 2003 Barcelona | 100 m freestyle (Gold) |
| 1999 | Bronze medal in 50 m freestyle |
| Finnish National Records | Over 100 records broken |
| Manager | SportElite (now-defunct company) |
Hanna-Maria Seppälä was born on 13 December 1984. She is a Finnish freestyle swimmer who won the world title in the 100-meter freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships in Barcelona, Spain, in 2003.
Hanna-Maria began swimming at the age of five and had made the Finnish national junior squad by ten.
She earned bronze in the 50 m freestyle event at the European Junior Championships in 1999. She has broken 100 Finnish national records so far. Sportsline, a Finnish sports management agency, is Hanna-manager.
6. Federica Pellegrini
| Federica Pellegrini | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Federica Pellegrini |
| Date of Birth | August 5, 1988 |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation | Retired Swimmer |
| Achievements | – Holds the women’s 200m freestyle world record (long course) |
| Notable Records | – Set multiple world records in the 200m and 400m freestyle events |
| Olympic Participation | – Gold medal in the 200m freestyle (2008 Beijing Olympics) |
| World Championships | – Multiple gold medals in the 200m and 400m freestyle events |
| European Championships | – Gold and silver medals in various freestyle events |
| Retired | 2021 |
Federica Pellegrini Commendatore OMRI was born in Italy on 5 August 1988 and is a former swimmer. A native of Mirano, in the province of Venice, she holds the world record for the 200-meter freestyle (long course, 50 meters) and won gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. With a time of 3:59.15 in the 400 m freestyle at the 2009 World Championships in Rome (long course swimming pool, 50 m), Pellegrini became the first woman to break the 4-minute barrier.
7. Amanda Beard
| Amanda Beard | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Amanda Ray Beard |
| National Team | United States |
| Birthdate | October 29, 1981 (age 41) |
| Birthplace | Newport Beach, California, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | 130 lb (59 kg) |
| Spouse(s) | Sacha Brown (m. 2009) |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Breaststroke, individual medley |
| Club | Irvine Novaquatics |
| College Team | University of Arizona |
| Olympic Games Medals | 2 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze |
| World Championships Medals | 5 gold, 13 silver, 3 bronze |
| Pan Pacific Championships | No gold, no silver, no bronze |
| Summer Universiade Medals | No gold, no silver, no bronze |
| American Swimmer of the Year | Twice |
| Former World Record Holder | 200-meter breaststroke (long course) |
| Olympic Appearances | 1996 Atlanta: 4×100 m medley, 100 m breaststroke, 200 m breaststroke |
| World Championships Appearances | 2003 Barcelona: 100 m breaststroke, 200 m breaststroke, 4×100 m medley |
| Pan Pacific Championships | 1995 Atlanta: 100 m breaststroke, 200 m breaststroke, 4×100 m medley |
| Summer Universiade | 1999 Majorca: 100 m breaststroke |
| Notable Facts | – Seven-time Olympic medalist (2 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze) |
Amanda Ray Beard, an American swimmer who has won seven Olympic medals, was born on October 29, 1981. (two gold, four silver, one bronze). She had the 200-meter breaststroke world record previously (long course). Beard has been named American Swimmer of the Year twice due to her accomplishments. She has won twenty-one medals in major international competitions, including five gold, thirteen silver, and three bronze medals at the Olympics, World Championships, Pan Pacific Championships, and Summer Universiade.
Ms. Beard is best known for winning the gold medal in the 100-meter backstroke in Athens, Greece, at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She also won a silver medal in the same event at the 2008 Summer Olympics and another bronze medal in a 4×100 meter medley with two other swimmers from the United States.
8. Joanne Jackson
| Joanne Jackson | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Joanne Amy Jackson |
| Nickname | Jo |
| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | September 12, 1986 |
| Birthplace | Northallerton, England |
| Education | Richmond School, North Yorkshire |
| Sister | Nicola Jackson (Retired Olympic Swimmer) |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle |
| Club | Derwentside ASC |
| Notable Achievements | Olympic Bronze Medalist (400m Freestyle) |
| Commonwealth Games | Silver Medalist (400m Freestyle) |
| Olympic Games | Participant in 2004 Athens, 2008 Beijing, and 2012 London |
| Retirement | Retired from competitive swimming in 2012 |
| Post-Retirement | Co-founder of Joanne Jackson Swim Academy |
Joanne Amy Jackson was born in England on 12 September 1986. She is the sister of Olympic swimmer Nicola Jackson, who is now retired. She was born in Northallerton and attended North Yorkshire’s Richmond School. Jackson finished seventh in her 400 m freestyle heat with a time of 4:11.50 and was a member of the British team that finished fifth in the 4200 m freestyle relay at the 2012 London Olympics.
9. Haley Cope
| Haley Cope | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Haley Cope (Haley Clark) |
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | April 11, 1979 |
| Place of Birth | Chico, California |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Backstroke |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 139 lb (63 kg) |
| College | University of California, Berkeley |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications |
| Olympic Games | Silver Medal – 2004 Athens – 4×100 m medley |
| World Championships (LC) | Gold Medal – 2001 Fukuoka – 50 m backstroke |
| World Championships (SC) | Gold Medal – 2002 Moscow – 100 m backstroke |
| Goodwill Games | Gold Medal – 2001 Brisbane – 50 m backstroke |
| Pan Pacific Championships | Gold Medal – 2002 Yokohama – 100 m backstroke |
| Playboy Magazine | Posed nude for the September 2004 issue of Playboy magazine |
| Family | Married to Brian Clark (former coach) with four children |
| Current Endeavors | Operates Water Sprites Swim School in Chico |
Haley Cope (born April 11, 1979), also known by her married name Haley Clark, is a former competitive swimmer, Olympic medalist, and world record holder from the United States. She was a world champion in the 50-meter backstroke and won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She also won eight world championship medals.
After graduating from Berkeley, Cope maintained her swimming career, capturing her second short course world title at the 2002 Short Course World Swimming Championships in Moscow. In addition, she earned gold in the 100-meter backstroke, two silvers in the 50-meter backstroke, and a bronze in the 4100-meter medley relay, in which she swam the backstroke leg. In 2003, she competed in her second long course World Championships, winning silver in the 4100-meter medley relay in Barcelona.
10. Zsuzsanna Jakabos
| Zsuzsanna Jakabos | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Zsuzsanna “Zsu” Jakabos |
| Nationality | Hungary |
| Born | April 3, 1989 |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Medley |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) |
| Spouse | Iván Petrov |
| Olympics Participation | 2004 Athens, 2008 Beijing, 2012 London, 2016 Rio de Janeiro |
| Olympics Achievements | 6th place in 4 × 200 m freestyle relay (2008, 2016) |
| International Swimming League | Member of Team Iron (2019) |
Zsuzsanna “Zsu” Jakabos is a Hungarian swimmer born on April 3, 1989. She participated in seven events at the 2004 Olympics, 2008 Olympics, 2012 Olympics, and 2016 Olympics, with her best finish of sixth place in the 4200 m freestyle relay in 2008 and 2016.
In 2019, Jakabos competed for Team Iron in the 2019 International Swimming League.
Iván Petrov, her swimming instructor, is her husband.
11. Simona Quadarella
| Simona Quadarella | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Simona Quadarella |
| National Team | Italy |
| Born | December 18, 1998 |
| Birthplace | Rome, Italy |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle |
| Club | Fiamme Rosse |
| Coach | Christian Minotti |
| Olympic Games | 0 gold, 0 silver, 1 bronze |
| World Championships (LC) | 1 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze |
| World Championships (SC) | 0 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze |
| European Championships (LC) | 8 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze |
| European Championships (SC) | 2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze |
| Universiade | 2 gold, 0 silver, 1 bronze |
| Mediterranean Games | 2 gold, 0 silver, 0 bronze |
Simona Quadarella is an Italian swimmer born on December 18, 1998. She excels at long-distance freestyle competitions. She earned a bronze medal in the Women’s 800-meter freestyle at the 2020 Summer Olympics, and she won gold in the 1500-meter freestyle and silver in the 800-meter freestyle at the 2019 World Championships Gwangju.
12. Yui Ohashi
| Yui Ohashi | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Yui Ohashi |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Born | October 18, 1995 (age 27) in Hikone, Japan |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Medley |
| Olympic Games | 2 gold medals |
| World Championships | 1 silver medal |
| Pan Pacific Championships | 2 gold medals |
| Asian Games | 1 gold medal |
| Total Medals | 5 gold medals |
| Notable Achievement | Became the first Japanese woman to swim the women’s 200m individual medley under |
Yui Ohashi (born October 18, 1995) is a Japanese swimmer who specializes in medley events. At the 2017 World Aquatics Championships, she became the first Japanese woman to break the 2:08 barrier in the 200-meter individual medley event, finishing with a silver medal and a national record of 2:07.91.
Ohashi has qualified to compete in the 2020 Summer Olympics for Japan.
She earned Japan’s second gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the Women’s 400m Individual Medley. She also won the Women’s 200m Individual Medley gold medal.
13. Kylie Masse
| Kylie Masse | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kylie Jacqueline Masse |
| National Team | Canada |
| Born | January 18, 1996 |
| Birthplace | Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
| Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 61 kg (134 lb) |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Backstroke |
| Club | Windsor Essex Swim Team Toronto Titans (ISL) |
| College Team | University of Toronto |
| Coaches | Byron MacDonald, Ben Titley, Ryan Mallette, Gael Chaubet |
| Olympic Games | Four-time Olympic medalist |
| World Championships (LC) | Two-time world champion in 100 m backstroke |
| Commonwealth Games | Two-time Commonwealth Games record holder in 100 m and 200 m backstroke |
| ISL Team | Toronto Titans (team captain) |
| Canadian Record | Record holder in 100 m backstroke |
| Other Achievements | – CIS Swimmer of the Year 2015-2016 |
Kylie Jacqueline Masse (born January 18, 1996) is a backstroke specialist in Canadian competition swimming. She is a four-time Olympic medalist, having tied for bronze in the 100 m backstrokes at the 2016 Summer Olympics and then winning silver medals in the 100 m and 200 m backstrokes and a bronze medal in the 4×100 m medley at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Masse is the current world champion in the 100-meter backstroke, having set a new world record that she held for eight years until July 2018. In addition, she made history by being the first Canadian woman to win a world championship in a swimming event at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest.
14. Regan Smith
| Regan Smith | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Regan Smith |
| Nickname | “Riptide Rocket” |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthdate | February 9, 2002 |
| Birthplace | Lakeville, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Backstroke, butterfly, freestyle |
| College | Stanford University (2021–2022) |
| Club | Sun Devils |
| World Records | 100m and 200m backstroke |
| World Junior Records | 100m and 200m backstroke |
| Olympic Games Medals | 1 bronze, 2 silver |
| World Championships Medals | 1 gold, 3 silver |
| Pan Pacific Championships Medals | 1 bronze |
| Swimmer of the Year Awards | 2019 American Swimmer of the Year, World Swimmer of the Year |
| Training Base | Arizona State University |
| Career Highlights | Gold in 2019 World Championships (200m backstroke), Bronze in 2020 Olympics (100m backstroke), Silver in 2020 Olympics (200m butterfly, 4x100m medley relay) |
| Collegiate Career | Competed for Stanford University |
| 2020 U.S. Open Results | Gold in 200m butterfly, Silver in 100m backstroke |
| 2021 Olympic Trials | Qualified for 2020 Tokyo Olympics in 100m backstroke, 200m butterfly |
| 2020 Tokyo Olympics | Bronze in 100m backstroke, Silver in 200m butterfly, Silver in 4x100m medley relay |
| Additional Awards | Four-time National Age Group Swimmer of the Year |
Regan Smith (born February 9, 2002) is a competitive swimmer from the United States. She is the current long-course world record holder in the women’s 200-meter backstroke and a previous 100-meter backstroke world record holder. Smith represented the United States in three events at the 2020 Summer Olympics, winning bronze in the 100-meter backstroke, silver in the 200-meter butterfly, and silver in the 4100-meter medley relay.
15. Cate Campbell
| Cate Campbell | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Cate Natalie Campbell |
| Birthdate | 20 May 1992 |
| Birthplace | Blantyre, Malawi |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Residence | Morningside, Queensland |
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle |
| Club | Commercial Swimming Club |
| Coach | Simon Cusack |
| Olympic Games Medals | 4 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze |
| World Championships Medals (LC) | 4 gold, 5 silver, 3 bronze |
| Pan Pacific Championships Medals | 9 gold, 0 silver, 0 bronze |
| Commonwealth Games Medals | 6 gold, 2 silver, 0 bronze |
| Universiade Medals | 1 gold, 0 silver, 1 bronze |
| Education | Studied Mass Communication at Queensland University of Technology |
| Siblings | Bronte Campbell (sister), Jessica Campbell (sister), Hamish Campbell (brother), Abigail Campbell (sister) |
| World Records | – Long Course 4 x 100 m Freestyle Relay (with Team Australia) |
| Olympic Achievements | – Gold medal in the 4 x 100 m freestyle relay |
| Personal Endeavors | – Flagbearer for Australia at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics |
| Hobbies and Interests | – Hiking |
Cate Natalie Campbell, OAM (born 20 May 1992) is an Australian competitive swimmer who won two bronze medals in the 2008 Summer Olympics, a gold medal in the 2012 Summer Olympics, a gold and a silver medal in the 2016 Summer Olympics, and a gold medal in the 2020 Summer Olympics. She holds the world record in the long course four × 100 m freestyle relay and the short course 100 m freestyle with Team Australia. Along with basketball star Patty Mills, Campbell was Australia’s flagbearer at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
16. Lilly King
| Lilly King | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Lillia Camille King |
| Nickname | King |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthdate | February 10, 1997 |
| Birthplace | Evansville, Indiana, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 8.5 in (174 cm) |
| Weight | 154 lb (70 kg) |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Specialization | Breaststroke |
| Club | Cali Condors, Indiana Swim Club |
| College | Indiana University |
| Olympic Medals | Gold: 2, Silver: 2, Bronze: 1 |
| World Championships (LC) | Gold: 10, Silver: 1, Bronze: 0 |
| World Championships (SC) | Gold: 6, Silver: 3, Bronze: 1 |
| Pan Pacific Championships | Gold: 1, Silver: 2, Bronze: 0 |
| NCAA Championships | 100-yard Breaststroke: 4-time champion, 200-yard Breaststroke: 4-time champion |
| World Records | Long Course 100-meter breaststroke |
| ISL Team | Cali Condors |
Lillia Camille King (born February 10, 1997) is an American swimmer specializing in breaststroke. She is presently a member of the Cali Condors, which competes in the International Swimming League. She earned a gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke event at the 2016 Summer Olympics and a gold medal in the 4×100-meter medley relay, in which she swam the breaststroke leg. For her performance in the prelims, King earned a silver medal in the 4×100 meter medley relay, a silver medal in the 200-meter breaststroke, and a bronze medal in the 100-meter breaststroke at the 2020 Summer Olympics. She is also the world record holder in the 100-meter breaststroke long course.
17. Kaylee McKeown
| Kaylee McKeown | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kaylee Rochelle McKeown |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | July 12, 2001 |
| Birthplace | Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Backstroke, individual medley |
| Club | Griffith University |
| Coach | Michael Bohl |
| Olympic Gold Medals | 100 m backstroke, 200 m backstroke, 4×100 m medley relay (2020 Tokyo) |
| World Records | Long Course 100 m backstroke, Long Course 200 m backstroke, Short Course 200 m backstroke |
| Junior Achievements | Gold medal in 200 m backstroke, Bronze medal in 100 m backstroke (2016 Junior Pan Pacific Championships) |
| Notable Achievements | Set new Olympic record in 100 m backstroke (2020 Tokyo Olympics) |
| Relationship Status | Dating Brendon Smith (Australian national team member and 2020 Olympian) |
| Personal Tragedy | Father passed away after a battle with brain cancer |
| Tattoo | Foot tattoo in memory of her father: “I’ll always be with you” |
Kaylee Rochelle McKeown (born July 12, 2001) is an Australian swimmer who has won three Olympic gold medals: the 100-meter and 200-meter backstrokes and the 4×100-meter medley relay in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. She holds the world record in the women’s 100-meter backstroke (long course). Before the Olympics, she was the quickest swimmer in the 200 m individual medley, but she withdrew to focus on the backstroke. At the 2017 World Aquatics Championships, she participated in the women’s 200-meter backstroke event. She achieved a new Olympic record of 57.47 seconds in the 100-meter backstroke at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
18. Ariarne Titmus
| Ariarne Titmus | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ariarne Elizabeth Titmus |
| Birthdate | September 7, 2000 |
| Birthplace | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Club | Cali Condors, St Peters Western |
| Coach | Dean Boxall |
| – Gold Medals | 2 (Women’s 200m and 400m freestyle, 2020 Tokyo) |
| – Silver Medals | 1 (Women’s 800m freestyle, 2020 Tokyo) |
| – Bronze Medals | 1 (Women’s 4x200m freestyle relay, 2020 Tokyo) |
| – Gold Medals | 2 (Women’s 400m and 800m freestyle, 2019 Gwangju) |
| – Silver Medals | 1 (Women’s 200m freestyle, 2019 Gwangju) |
| – Bronze Medals | 2 (Women’s 4x200m freestyle relay, 2019 Gwangju and 2017 Budapest) |
| – Gold Medals | 2 (Women’s 200m and 400m freestyle, 2018 Hangzhou) |
| – Bronze Medals | 2 (Women’s 4x50m and 4x200m freestyle relay, 2018 Hangzhou) |
| – Gold Medals | 1 (Women’s 4x200m freestyle relay, 2018 Tokyo) |
| – Silver Medals | 2 (Women’s 400m and 800m freestyle, 2018 Tokyo) |
| – Gold Medals | 7 (Women’s 400m and 800m freestyle, 4x200m freestyle relay, 2018 Gold Coast) |
| – Silver Medals | 1 (Women’s 200m freestyle, 2018 Gold Coast) |
| – Silver Medal | 1 (Women’s 4x200m freestyle relay, 2016 Maui) |
| – Bronze Medal | 1 (Women’s 400m freestyle, 2016 Maui) |
| – Training Move | Moved from Tasmania to Queensland in 2015 for better training opportunities |
| – Coaching | Coached by Dean Boxall at St Peters Western swim club in Brisbane |
| – World Records | Former world record holder in the long course and short course 400m freestyle events |
Ariarne Titmus (born September 7, 2000) is an Australian swimmer who is the reigning Olympic champion in the women’s 200m and 400m freestyle events. She is presently a member of the International Swimming League’s Cali Condors. Titmus and her family, including her father, Steve Titmus, relocated from Tasmania to Queensland in 2015 to search for better training possibilities.
19. Hali Flickinger
| Hali Flickinger | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Hali Flickinger |
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | July 7, 1994 |
| Specialization | Freestyle, Butterfly, Individual Medley |
| Representing | Cali Condors (International Swimming League) |
| Olympic Games | Bronze Medalist in 200m Butterfly and 400m Individual Medley (2020 Tokyo) |
| World Championships | 2 Gold Medals, 2 Silver Medals, and 1 Bronze Medal |
| Pan Pacific Championships | Gold Medalist in 200m Butterfly (2018 Tokyo) |
| College Team | University of Georgia |
| NCAA Titles | 3-time NCAA Division I Women’s Team Champion (2013, 2014, 2016) |
| US Open Records | Set US Open records in 200m Butterfly and 400m Individual Medley |
| International Swimming League | Represented Cali Condors |
| Education | Graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Finance |
Hali Flickinger is an American professional swimmer specializing in freestyle, butterfly, and individual medley events. She was born on July 7, 1994. She is a member of the International Swimming League’s Cali Condors.
In the 200-meter butterfly, Flickinger qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics and finished eighth in the finals. After that, Flickinger qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics in the 200-meter butterfly and 400-meter individual medley, winning bronze medals in both events.
20. Stephanie Rice
| Stephanie Rice | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Stephanie Louise Rice |
| Nickname | “Steph” |
| National Team | Australia |
| Date of Birth | June 17, 1988 |
| Birthplace | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Medley, freestyle, butterfly |
| Club | St Peters Western |
| Coach | Michael Bohl |
| Olympic Games | 3 gold medals |
| World Championships (LC) | 5 silver medals, 2 bronze medals |
| Pan Pacific Championships | 2 bronze medals |
| Commonwealth Games | 2 gold medals |
| Total Medals | 5 gold medals, 2 silver medals, 7 bronze medals |
Stephanie Louise Rice, OAM (born June 17, 1988), is an ex-competitive swimmer from Australia. She was given the Medal of the Order of Australia on January 26, 2009, after winning three gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
That is the top 20 female swimmers, and this article is created to summarize, besides us, Then, there are many female athletes that we have not found yet. This post is not for ranking purposes, for listing purposes only.
21. Katie Ledecky
| Katie Ledecky | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kathleen Genevieve Ledecky |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthdate | March 17, 1997 |
| Birthplace | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Olympic Gold Medals | 7 |
| World Championship Gold Medals | 19 |
| World Records Held | 16 |
| Events | 400m, 800m, 1500m freestyle |
| Notable Achievements | – Most decorated female athlete of the 2016 Olympic Games |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Political Science from Stanford University |
| Family | – Father: David Ledecky |
| Early Career | Started swimming at the age of six |
| College Swimming | Competed for Stanford University’s swimming team under coach Greg Meehan |
| Major Achievements | – Gold medals in the 400m, 800m, and 1500m freestyle at the 2013 World Championships |
| Honors and Awards | – Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year |
Kathleen Genevieve Ledecky is an American competitive swimmer who was born on March 17, 1997. Seven Olympic gold medals and 19 world championship gold medals make her the most decorated female swimmer in history. Ledecky’s six individual gold medals at the Olympics, 14 individual gold medals at the World Aquatics Championships, and 22 total medals at the World Aquatics Championships are swimming records for women.
22. Emma McKeon
| Emma McKeon | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Emma Jennifer McKeon |
| Birthdate | 24 May 1994 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Competitive Swimmer |
| Achievements | – Seven-time world record holder in relays |
| Notable Records | – Tied Ian Thorpe for the most Olympic gold medals won by an Australian athlete (5 total gold medals) |
| Family Background | – Sister of Kaitlin (National age swimmer and Paramedicine student) |
| Education | – Completed secondary education at The Illawarra Grammar School in 2012 |
| Training | – Trained under Vince Raleigh at the Chandler Aquatic Centre in Brisbane (2014) |
| Early Career | – Won multiple medals at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics |
| Olympic Career | – Gold, silver, and bronze medals at the 2016 Summer Olympics |
| World Championships | – Multiple medals, including silver and bronze, at various World Championships |
| Future Plans | – Selected to represent Australia at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships |
| Commonwealth Games | – Gold medals and records set at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow |
Emma Jennifer McKeon, AM was born on 24 May 1994 and is an Australian swimmer. She holds four world records in the 4×100 meter freestyle relay, one current, and three formers. Her total of 11 Olympic medals after the 2020 Olympic Games made her Australia’s most decorated Olympian. This total included one gold medal from the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and four gold medals from the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
23. Zhang Yufei
| Zhang Yufei | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Zhang Yufei |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Date of Birth | April 19, 1998 (age 25) |
| Birthplace | Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China |
| Specialization | Sprint freestyle, butterfly |
| World Junior Record | Holds world junior record in the 200m butterfly |
| Medal Tally | Accumulated 10 medals in her swimming career: 5 golds, 3 silvers, and 2 bronzes |
| Early Start | Began swimming at the age of three, encouraged and influenced by her mother |
| Training | Trained professionally as a member of the Jiangsu Swimming Team |
| Major Debut | Made her international debut at the age of 14, winning gold in the 200m butterfly at the 2012 FINA World Cup |
| National Team | Selected to represent China’s national swimming team |
| Summer Youth Olympics | Earned five medals at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics: 3 golds and 2 silvers |
| Asian Games | Played a pivotal role in securing victory in the women’s 4x100m freestyle relay at the 2014 Asian Games |
| World Championships | Achieved bronze in the 200m butterfly and a relay bronze in the 4x200m freestyle at the FINA World Championships |
| Olympic Record | Set new Olympic records in the Women’s 200m butterfly and 4x200m freestyle relay at the Tokyo Olympics |
Zhang Yufei is a Chinese competitive swimmer who specializes in sprint freestyle and butterfly events. She was born on April 19, 1998. As one of the most promising swimmers in the international arena, she presently holds the world junior record in the 200 m butterfly and has won a total of ten medals (five golds, three silvers, and two bronzes) across the Youth Olympics, Asian Games, World Championships, and Olympic Games.
24. Tatjana Schoenmaker
| Tatjana Schoenmaker | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Tatjana Schoenmaker |
| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | July 9, 1997 |
| Place of Birth | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Breaststroke |
| World Records | Long Course 200-metre breaststroke |
| Olympic Games Medals | Gold – 200 m breaststroke (2020 Tokyo) |
| World Championships Medals (LC) | Gold – 200 m breaststroke (2019 Gwangju) |
| Commonwealth Games Medals | Gold – 100 m breaststroke (2018 Gold Coast) |
| Other Achievements | Set new South African record in 100-metre breaststroke |
| Relationship Status | In a relationship with Joel Smith, of the Kolisi Foundation |
Tatjana Schoenmaker was born on 9 July 1997 and specializes in breaststroke events, is a South African swimmer. She won the gold medal and established a new world record in the 200-meter breaststroke at the 2020 Olympic Games, and she also won the silver medal in the 100-meter breaststroke. She holds the long-course world record for the 200-meter breaststroke.
25. Maggie MacNeil
| Maggie MacNeil | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Hannah Margaret McNair “Maggie” Mac Neil |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Birthdate | February 26, 2000 |
| Birthplace | Jiujiang, China |
| Specialization | 100m Butterfly, 50m Backstroke, Freestyle |
| Olympic Achievements | Olympic Champion in 100m Butterfly (2020 Tokyo) |
| World Championships (LC) | World Champion in 100m Butterfly (2019 Gwangju) |
| World Championships (SC) | Two-time World Champion in 100m Butterfly (2021 Abu Dhabi, 2022 Melbourne) |
| Commonwealth Games | Commonwealth Champion in 100m Butterfly (2022 Birmingham) |
| NCAA Achievements | NCAA Record Holder in 100-yard Butterfly |
| Current Records | Americas Record Holder in 100m Butterfly (55.59s) |
| College Career | Attended University of Michigan and Louisiana State University |
| International Debut | Competed at 2015 FINA World Junior Swimming Championships |
| Adoption and Background | Born in China, adopted by Canadian family |
| Personal Best Performances | Set personal best and national record in 100m Butterfly at 2020 Tokyo Olympics |
| Other Notable Achievements | Named “Best Female Athlete of Tokyo 2020” by the Association of National Olympic Committees |
Hannah Margaret McNair “Maggie” Mac Neil is a competitive swimmer from Canada. She was born on 26 February 2000. She is the current Olympic, World (SC), and Commonwealth champion in the 100-meter butterfly, having won gold at the 2020 Summer Olympics, 2021 FINA World Championships, and 2022 Commonwealth Games. In 2019, she also won the World (LC) title.
26. Siobhan Haughey
| Siobhan Haughey | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Siobhán Bernadette Haughey |
| Native Name | 何詩蓓 |
| Birthdate | October 31, 1997 |
| Birthplace | Hong Kong |
| Nationality | Hong Kong |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Olympic Medals | Silver in Women’s 200-metre freestyle, Tokyo 2020 |
| World Records | Broke the 200-metre freestyle world record, 2021 |
| Hong Kong Records | Holds multiple Hong Kong records |
| Asian Records | Holds multiple Asian records |
| Representing Club | Energy Standard International Swim Club |
| Education | University of Michigan, majoring in psychology |
| Family Background | Father: Irish |
| Notable Achievements | Gold and meet record in the 100-metre freestyle, 2013 |
| Tokyo 2020 Olympics | Silver in the 200-metre freestyle |
| ISL Accomplishments | Undefeated in the 200-metre freestyle event, 2021 ISL season |
| Short Course World Championships | Gold medal and world record in the 200-metre freestyle |
| 2022 Short Course World Championships | Defended gold medal in the 200-metre freestyle |
Siobhán Bernadette Haughey was born on 31 October 1997 and is a competitive swimmer for Hong Kong. After earning silver in the women’s 200-meter freestyle and women’s 100-meter freestyle events at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, she became the first Hong Kong swimmer to win an Olympic medal and the first Hong Kong athlete to win two Olympic medals in any sport.
27. Sarah Sjostrom
| Sarah Sjostrom | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Sarah Fredrika Sjöström |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Date of Birth | 17 August 1993 |
| Specialization | Sprint freestyle and butterfly events |
| Notable World Records | 50m freestyle (long course) |
| Olympic Gold Medal | First Swedish woman to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming |
| Notable Achievements | Only female swimmer to win five individual medals at a single FINA World Aquatics Championships |
| Current Representation | Energy Standard in the International Swimming League |
| Early Career Highlights | Gold medal in the 100m butterfly at the 2008 European Aquatics Championships at the age of 14 |
| Notable World Records | Set a world record in the 100m butterfly at the 2009 World Aquatics Championships |
| 2015 World Championships | Regained the world record in the 100m butterfly and set a new world record in the 50m butterfly |
Sarah Fredrika Sjostrom was born on 17 August 1993 and specializes in sprint freestyle and butterfly events. She is the first woman from Sweden to win an Olympic swimming gold medal. In 2017 and 2018, she won the Overall Swimming World Cup. In 2022, she became the first swimmer from Europe to win 10 individual gold medals at the World Championships. She is currently Energy Standard’s representative in the International Swimming League.
28. Lilly King
| Lilly King | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Lillia Camille King |
| Nickname | King |
| National Team | United States |
| Date of Birth | February 10, 1997 |
| Birthplace | Evansville, Indiana, U.S. |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Specialization | Breaststroke |
| Representing | Cali Condors |
| Olympic Medals | 2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze |
| World Championships (LC) | 10 gold, 1 silver, 0 bronze |
| World Championships (SC) | 6 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze |
| Pan Pacific Championships | 1 gold, 2 silver, 0 bronze |
| Total Medals | 19 gold, 8 silver, 2 bronze |
| World Record | Long course 100-meter breaststroke |
| College | Indiana University Bloomington |
| NCAA Championships | 4-time NCAA Champion (100 yard breaststroke, 200 yard breaststroke) |
| Olympic Achievements | Gold medal in 100-meter breaststroke (2016), Gold medal in 4×100 meter medley relay (2016), Silver medal in 4×100 meter medley relay (2020), Silver medal in 200-meter breaststroke (2020), Bronze medal in 100-meter breaststroke (2020) |
| Rivalry | Notable rivalry with Yuliya Yefimova |
| Junior Pan Pacific Championships | Gold medals in 100-meter breaststroke and 4×100 meter medley relay (2014) |
| International Swimming League (ISL) | Represented Cali Condors, undefeated in 16 events (2019) |
| Personal Life | Born and raised in Evansville, Indiana, with a family background in athletics |
| High School | FJ Reitz High School |
| Additional Records | Championship record in the 100-meter breaststroke at US Olympic Trials (2021) |
| 2020 Olympics | Bronze medal in 100-meter breaststroke, silver medal in 4×100 meter medley relay (prelims) |
| 2021 Olympics | Qualified for 100-meter breaststroke and 200-meter breaststroke events |
Lillia Camille King, who was born on 10 February 1997 and specialized in breaststroke, is an American swimmer. She is presently a member of the International Swimming League’s Cali Condors squad. In the 100-meter breaststroke race at the 2016 Summer Olympics, she won gold. She also won gold in the 4×100-meter medley relay, in which she swam the breaststroke leg.
29. Lydia Jacoby
| Lydia Jacoby | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Lydia Alice Jacoby |
| Birthdate | February 29, 2004 |
| Birthplace | Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Breaststroke, Individual Medley |
| Club | Seward Tsunami Swim Club |
| College | University of Texas at Austin (Class of 2026) |
| Olympic Games | Gold Medalist in the 100m Breaststroke, Tokyo 2020 |
| World Records | Fastest time by a female American swimmer in the 17-18 age group, 100m Breaststroke (1:04.95) |
| FINA Swimming World Cup | Highest-scoring female American competitor, 2021 |
| NCAA Division I | Women’s 100-yard Breaststroke Champion, 2023 |
| Notable Records | Set national age group records: 100-yard Breaststroke (57.29s) and 200-yard Breaststroke (2:04.32), 2023 |
| High School | Seward High School (Class of 2022), Valedictorian |
| College Major | Textiles and Apparel |
| Other Talents | Accomplished musician (double bass, guitar, piano) |
Lydia Alice Jacoby was born on February 29, 2004. She is an American competitive breaststroke and individual medley swimmer. At the 2020 Summer Olympics, her first Olympic competition, she won gold in the 100-meter breaststroke and silver in the 4100-meter medley relay at the age of 17.
30. Penny Oleksiak
| Penny Oleksiak | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Penelope Oleksiak |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | June 13, 2000 |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle, Butterfly |
| Club | Energy Standard Toronto Swim Club, High Performance Centre – Ontario |
| Coaches | Bill O’Toole, Ben Titley, Ryan Mallette |
| Olympic Games Medals | 1 gold, 2 silver, 4 bronze |
| 2020 Summer Olympics Medals | 3 silver, 1 bronze |
| World Championships Medals | 2 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze (LC), 2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze (SC) |
| World Junior Championships | 6 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze |
| Commonwealth Games Medals | 3 silver |
| Records | Olympic record in the 100 m freestyle, former world junior and Canadian records in the 100 m butterfly |
| Notable Achievements | Canada’s most decorated Olympian, Youngest Canadian Olympic champion, Most-decorated Canadian swimmer |
| Other Awards | 2016 Lou Marsh Trophy, Bobbie Rosenfeld Award, CBC’s Athlete of the Year, Canada’s top athlete of the year |
| Inspirational Journey | Overcoming initial difficulties, remarkable rise in swimming career, inspiring performances at young age |
Penelope Oleksiak is a competitive swimmer from Canada. She was born on 13 June 2000. Oleksiak rose to prominence during the 2016 Summer Olympics, where she became the first Canadian to win four medals in the same Summer Games and the nation’s youngest Olympic champion with her gold medal win in the 100 m freestyle. She was the first athlete born in the 2000s to win a gold medal in an individual event at the Olympics.
31. Sydney Pickrem
| Sydney Pickrem | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sydney Pickrem |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | May 21, 1997 |
| Birthplace | Dunedin, Florida, U.S. |
| Residence | Clearwater, Florida, U.S. |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Individual Medley, Breaststroke |
| Club | HPC Toronto |
| College/University | Texas A&M University |
| Olympic Games | Bronze Medal in 4x100m Medley |
| World Championships (LC) | 4 Bronze Medals |
| World Championships (SC) | 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze Medals |
| Pan Pacific Championships | Silver Medal |
| World Junior Championships | Bronze Medal |
| Other Major Medals | 2020 Tokyo Olympics – Bronze (4x100m Medley) |
| Dual Nationality | Canadian and American |
| Parents | Darren Pickrem (Father) |
Sydney Pickrem, who was born on May 21, 1997, is a competitive swimmer from Canada. Pickrem earned a bronze medal at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships in the 400-meter individual medley. She earned silver in the 400 m and bronze in the 200 m individual medley at the 2015 Pan American Games. At the 2013 FINA World Junior Swimming Championships in Dubai, Pickrem won her first international medal, a bronze in the 200-meter individual medley.
32. Alex Walsh
| Alex Walsh | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Alexandra “Alex” Walsh |
| Birthdate | July 31, 2001 (age 21) |
| Birthplace | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, freestyle, individual medley |
| College | University of Virginia |
| Coaches | Todd DeSorbo, Blaire Bachman |
| Olympic Games | Silver – Women’s 200m Individual Medley (2020 Tokyo) |
| World Championships | Gold – Women’s 200m Individual Medley (2022 Budapest) |
| World Championships (Short Course) | Gold – Women’s 200m Individual Medley (2022 Melbourne) |
| World Junior Championships | Gold – Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay (2017 Indianapolis) |
| Pan American Games | Gold – Women’s 200m Backstroke (2019 Lima) |
| Junior Pan Pacific Championships | Gold – Women’s 200m Individual Medley (2018 Suva) |
| U.S. Open Record | Women’s 200m Individual Medley (Current Record Holder) |
| American Record | Women’s 200yd Individual Medley (Former Record Holder) |
| American Relay Records | Women’s 4x50yd Freestyle Relay (Current Record Holder) |
| Versatility | Known for incredible versatility in all four strokes |
| Education | Computer Science major at the University of Virginia |
| Family | Younger sister, Gretchen Walsh, is also a competitive swimmer |
| International Experience | Competed at Junior Pan Pacific Championships and Junior World Championships |
| NCAA Achievements | ACC Rookie of the Year (2021) |
| NIL and Swimwear Line | Launched a collaboration swimsuit line, Sporti x Alex + Gretchen Walsh |
| Additional Information | Known for close finish at Olympic Trials and impressive performances at NCAA Championships |
Alexandra Walsh was born in the United States on July 31, 2001. She won the silver medal in the women’s 200-meter individual medley at the Tokyo Summer Olympics in 2020. She represented the United States at the 2019 Pan American Games, which were held in Lima, Peru. To qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, she won the 200-meter individual medley at the US Olympic Swimming Trials in 2021.
33. Kate Douglass
| Kate Douglass | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Katherine Cadwallader Douglass |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthdate | November 17, 2001 |
| Birthplace | Pelham, New York, U.S. |
| Current Team | USA National Team |
| College | University of Virginia |
| College Achievements | Fifteen-time NCAA champion (7 individual, 8 relay) |
| American Records | Women’s 100 yard butterfly, 200 yard breaststroke, 200 yard individual medley |
| Olympic Games | 1 Bronze medal in the 200m individual medley (2020) |
| NCAA Championships | Seven titles in various events |
| World Championships | 7 Gold, 5 Silver, 6 Bronze medals |
| Club Teams | Westchester Aquatic Club, Chelsea Piers Aquatic Club |
| Notable Records | Broke Olympian Dara Torres’s National Age Group record in 50-yard freestyle |
| Notable Achievements | Won silver in the 4×100 meter freestyle relay at the 2017 FINA World Junior Championships |
| Family | Daughter of Allison and William Douglass, with a younger sister Abby and a younger brother Will |
| High School | Pelham Memorial High School (Graduated in 2019) |
| Notable Achievements | Broke ACC conference records, held top-ranked times in breaststroke and individual medley events |
Katherine Cadwallader Douglass, who was born on November 17, 2001, is a member of the United States national swimming team. She qualified for the US Olympic Team by placing second in the 200-meter individual medley at the 2020 Olympic Trials. She won a bronze medal in the same event at the Olympic Summer Games of 2020. She is a junior at the University of Virginia, where she competes at the collegiate level, and has won eight NCAA titles.
34. Torri Huske
| Torri Huske | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Victoria “Torri” Huske |
| Birthdate | December 7, 2002 |
| Birthplace | Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Butterfly, freestyle, individual medley |
| Current World Champion | 100M Butterfly (LCM) |
| American Records | – 100-meter butterfly (LC) |
| World Championships Medals | Gold: 3, Silver: 0, Bronze: 3 |
| Olympic Games Medals | Silver: 1 |
| World Junior Championships | Gold: 5, Silver: 1 |
| College | Stanford University |
| High School | Yorktown High School |
| Notable Achievements | – Youngest member inducted into the Yorktown High School Hall of Fame |
Victoria “Torri” Huske was born in the United States on 7 December 2002. She is the current world champion in the 100-meter butterfly over long-course meters (LCM). In addition, she holds the American record for the 100-meter butterfly and the 50-meter LC butterfly. At the 2022 Fina World Swimming Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Huske, then 19 years old, was one of only four American women in history to win six medals (three gold and three bronze) at a World Championship.
35. Evgeniia Chikunova
| Evgeniia Chikunova | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Evgeniia Chikunova |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Born | November 17, 2004 |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Olympic Events | 100m Breaststroke, 200m Breaststroke, 4x100m Medley Relay |
| Junior World Record | 200m Breaststroke (Short Course) |
| Junior World Record Time | 2:16.88 (2021) |
| Gold Medal – 100m Breaststroke | Time: 1:04.92 (World-leading in 2023) |
| Gold Medal – 200m Breaststroke | Time: 2:17.55 (1.40 seconds faster than World Record) |
Evgeniia Igorevna Chikunova is a Russian swimmer who was born on 17 November 2004. At the 2020 Summer Olympics, she competed in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke, 200-meter breaststroke, and 4 100-meter medley relay. In 2019, she broke the junior world record for the 200-meter breaststroke (short course) with a time of 2:17.71, and in 2021, she broke her record twice with times of 2:17.57 and 2:16.88.
36. Li Bingjie
| Li Bingjie | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Li Bingjie |
| Date of Birth | March 3, 2002 |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Sport | Swimming |
| World Records | Short Course 400m Freestyle |
| Asian Records | Long Course 400m Freestyle, Short Course 1500m Freestyle |
| Olympic Achievements | Gold Medal – 4x200m Freestyle Relay |
| World Championships | Gold Medal – 400m Freestyle, 800m Freestyle |
| Junior Pan Pacific Championships | Gold Medals – 200m Freestyle, 400m Freestyle, 800m Freestyle |
| 2017 World Aquatics Championships | Silver Medals – 800m Freestyle, 4x200m Freestyle |
| 2018 World Short Course Championships | Gold Medal – 4x200m Freestyle Relay |
| 2018 Asian Games | Gold Medal – 200m Freestyle |
| 2022 Chinese National Swimming Championships | Gold Medal – Short Course 400m Freestyle (World Record) |
Chinese swimmer Li Bingjie was born on 3 March 2002. She holds the world record in the short course 400-meter freestyle event. Additionally, she holds the Asian record for the long course 400-meter freestyle and the short course 1500-meter freestyle. Bingjie earned the bronze medal in the 400-meter freestyle event at the Summer Olympics in 2021. Bingjie won the gold medal in the short course 400-meter freestyle at the 2022 Chinese National Swimming Championships.
37. Summer McIntosh
| Summer McIntosh | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Summer McIntosh |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | August 18, 2006 |
| Age | 16 |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle, Butterfly, Individual Medley |
| Club | High Performance Centre – Ontario |
| Notable Achievements | – Youngest member of the Canadian team at the 2020 Summer Olympics, finishing 4th in the 400m freestyle |
| Additional Information | – Daughter of former Canadian Olympic team swimmer Jill Horstead and Greg McIntosh |
Summer McIntosh is a competitive swimmer from Canada. She was born on August 18, 2006. McIntosh first gained recognition when, at age 14, she was the youngest member of the Canadian team for the 2020 Summer Olympics, where she achieved a notable fourth-place finish. The following year, she became the youngest swimming world champion in over a decade and the first Canadian to win two gold medals at a single World Championships, which earned her the nickname “teen swimming sensation.”
38. Benedetta Pilato
| Benedetta Pilato | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Benedetta Pilato |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Date of Birth | January 28, 2005 |
| Age | 18 years old |
| Birthplace | Taranto, Italy |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Breaststroke |
| Club | Circolo Canottieri Aniene |
| World Record | Long Course 50m Breaststroke |
| European Championships | Gold: 50m Breaststroke (2021), 100m Breaststroke (2022) |
| World Championships | Gold: 100m Breaststroke (2022) |
| World Short Course | Championships Silver: 50m Breaststroke (2021) |
| European Junior Championships | Gold: 50m Breaststroke (2019) |
| World Junior Championships | Gold: 50m Breaststroke (2019) |
| Other Notable Achievements | Set World Junior Record in 50m Breaststroke (2019) |
Benedetta Pilato was born in Italy on 28 January 2005. She holds the world record for the 50-meter breaststroke in the long course distance. She is the 2021 European champion in the 50-meter breaststroke and the 2022 European champion in the 100-meter breaststroke, as well as the 2022 silver medalist in the 50-meter breaststroke. At the 2021 World Short Course Championships, she earned a silver medal in the 50-meter breaststroke. She won the 100-meter breaststroke world title and the 50-meter breaststroke silver medal at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships.
39. Claire Curzan
| Claire Curzan | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Claire Curzan |
| National Team | United States |
| Born | June 30, 2004 |
| Birthplace | Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Butterfly, backstroke, freestyle |
| Club | TAC Titans Swim Club |
| College Team | Stanford University |
| Olympic Games | Silver medal – 4×100m medley relay (2020 Tokyo) |
| World Championships (LC) | Silver medal – 4×100m medley (2022 Budapest) |
| World Championships (SC) | Bronze medal – 4x100m freestyle (2021 Abu Dhabi) |
| World Junior Championships | Silver medal – 4x100m medley (2019 Budapest) |
| Records | World Junior Record Holder |
| Education | Cardinal Gibbons High School (Graduated in 2022) |
| Early Achievements | 3 medals at the 2019 World Junior Championships |
| Olympics 2020 | Silver medal – 4×100m medley relay |
| World Short Course Championships | Bronze medals in 50m butterfly and 100m butterfly |
| World Aquatics Championships | Bronze medal – 100m backstroke |
Claire Curzan was born in the United States on 30 June 2004. She holds the junior world record for the 100-meter butterfly in short course and the 50-meter freestyle. She also holds the American record for the 50-meter butterfly in short course and the 100-yard butterfly. At the 2019 World Junior Swimming Championships, she won four medals. She won a silver medal in the 4100-meter medley relay at the 2020 Summer Olympics for swimming the butterfly leg of the relay in the preliminaries, and she placed tenth in the 100-meter butterfly. She won a total of four medals at the 2021 World Short Course Championships: two gold medals, two silver medals, and two bronze medals in individual events.
40. Katie Grimes
| Katie Grimes | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kathryn Eileen Grimes |
| Nationality | United States |
| Born | January 8, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle, Individual Medley, Backstroke |
| Club | Sandpipers of Nevada |
| Coach | Ron Aitken |
Kathryn E. Grimes was born on 8 January 2006 and is a competitive swimmer. In the 1500-meter freestyle and 400-meter individual medley events at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships, she won silver medals. She finished fourth in the 800-meter freestyle at the 2020 Summer Olympics, where she was the youngest member of the U.S. Olympic Team at age 15.
41. Ranomi Kromowidjojo
| Ranomi Kromowidjojo | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Ranomi Kromowidjojo |
| Date of Birth | 20 August 1990 |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Ethnicity | Mixed Dutch-Javanese Surinamese |
| Swimming Specialization | Sprint freestyle |
| Olympic Achievements | Triple Olympic champion in sprint freestyle events |
| World Records | Holds world records in 50m freestyle (short course) and 4x50m freestyle relay (short course) |
| FINA World Championships Medals | Won a total of 39 medals in FINA World Championship events |
| Early Achievements | Made international senior debut at a young age and won medals |
| Retirement | Retired from competitive swimming in January 2022 |
| Relationship Status | Currently in a relationship with Dutch swimmer Ferry Weertman |
| Television Appearance | Participated in the 23rd season of the TV show “Wie is de Mol?” |
Ranomi Kromowidjojo was born on 20 August 1990. She is a retired Dutch sprint freestyle specialist of mixed Dutch-Javanese Surinamese heritage. She is a three-time Olympic champion, having won gold medals in the 4 100 m freestyle relay at the 2008 Olympics, the 50 m freestyle in 2012, and the 100 m freestyle in 2016. As a member of the Dutch team, Kromowidjojo owns the world record in the 450 m, 4 100 m, and 4 200 m freestyle relays. She also holds the world mark in the 50-meter freestyle short course (25-meter pool) event (short course). She has won 39 medals in FINA World Championship competitions.
42. Erica Sullivan
| Erica Sullivan | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Erica Marie Sullivan |
| Nationality | United States |
| Date of Birth | August 9, 2000 |
| Birthplace | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle |
| Club | Sandpipers of Nevada |
| Olympic Games | Silver medal in the 1500-meter freestyle, Tokyo 2020 |
| Junior Pan Pacific Championships | Silver medal in the 1500-meter freestyle, 2016 Maui |
| Father | John Sullivan (Former swimmer for the University of Wisconsin) |
| Mental Health | Overcame mental health challenges after father’s passing |
| Relationship | Dating Izzy Richards, an Austin-based activist |
| Cultural Heritage | Japanese-American |
| YouTube Channel | Started on August 4, 2014, featuring swimming-related content |
| Twitter Thread | Annual comparison of swimming to Academy Award-nominated films |
| Pan Pacific Championships | Represented the United States in 2018 |
| NCAA Championships | Competed for the University of Texas in 2022 |
Erica Sullivan is an American swimmer. She was born on August 9, 2000. She won a silver medal in the 1500-meter freestyle event at the 2020 Summer Olympics after finishing second and qualifying in the event at the 2020 US Olympic Swimming Trials.
43. Emma Weyant
| Emma Weyant | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Emma Weyant |
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | December 24, 2001 |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Individual medley |
| College | University of Florida |
| Olympic Games | Silver medalist in the women’s 400m individual medley (2020) |
| National Championship | US National Champion in the individual medley |
| Junior Pan Pacific Championships | Gold medalist in the 400m individual medley (2018) |
| University Achievements | Second place in the 500-yard freestyle at the 2022 NCAA Division I Championships |
| Club | Sarasota Sharks |
| High School | Riverview High School |
Emma Weyant is an American competitive swimmer who was born on December 24, 2001. She won the United States national title in the individual medley. In the 400m individual medley, she earned the silver medal and qualified for the Olympic Games in 2020. She won a silver medal in the 400-meter individual medley at the Olympic Games of 2020. At the 2022 NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships, Weyant placed second in the 500-yard freestyle with a career-best time of 4:34.99 in her first year at the University of Virginia.
44. Abbie Wood
| Abbie Wood | Information |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Birthdate | March 2, 1999 |
| Birthplace | Buxton, Derbyshire, England |
| Education | Loughborough University |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Notable Achievements | Gold medalist at the 2020 European Aquatics Championships |
| International League | Selected for New York Breakers in the 2021 International Swimming League |
Abbie Wood, born in Buxton on 2 March 1999, is a British swimmer. Wood was named to the British team that will compete at the rescheduled Olympics in April 2021. This was her first Olympics, where she joined an “exceptionally high quality” swimming team that included Derbyshire natives Jacob Whittle, Sarah Vasey, and Molly Renshaw, who were also competing for the first time. Wood was selected to the 2021 International Swimming League roster for the New York Breakers.
45. Sarah Kohler
| Sarah Kohler | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sarah Kohler |
| Nationality | German |
| Born | June 20, 1994 |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle |
| Club | SG Frankfurt |
| Olympic Appearances | 2016 Summer Olympics, 2020 Summer Olympics |
| Olympic Medals | 1 bronze medal (2020) |
| Other Achievements | Represented Germany in various events |
| Spouse | Florian Wellbrock (m. 2022) |
Sarah Wellbrock was born in Germany on 20 June 1994 and is a swimmer. She competed for her nation at the 2016 Summer Olympics. In the women’s 400-meter freestyle preliminaries, she placed tenth and did not advance to the final. In the women’s 800-meter freestyle, she placed eighth. She was also a member of the 4 200 m freestyle relay team that placed 12th in preliminaries and did not advance to the final.
46. Annie Lazor
| Annie Lazor | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Annie Lazor |
| Nickname | Anne |
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | August 17, 1994 |
| Age | 28 years old |
| Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Parents | David Lazor (father), Stacey Lazor (mother) |
| Siblings | Two siblings |
| Education | Wylie E. Groves High School |
| College | Auburn University |
| College Swimming | Ohio State Buckeyes (2012–2013), Auburn Tigers (2013–2016) |
| Coach | Ray Looze |
| Olympic Medals | Bronze – 2020 Tokyo Olympics (200 m breaststroke) |
| Pan American Games | Gold – 2019 Lima (100 m breaststroke, 200 m breaststroke, 4×100 m medley) |
| Career Highlights | – Gold medal in the 200 m breaststroke at the 2018 FINA World Championships (25 m) |
Annie Lazor was born on August 17, 1994, in the United States. She competed in the 200-meter breaststroke at the 2020 Summer Olympics, where she won the bronze medal. She placed third in the 100 m breaststroke (1:05.60) at the 2020 United States Olympic Trials and first in the 200 m breaststroke. She won the 200-meter breaststroke bronze medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
47. Wang Jianjiahe
| Wang Jianjiahe | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Wang Jianjiahe |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Date of Birth | July 17, 2002 |
| Birthplace | Anshan, Liaoning |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle |
| Club | Liaoning Swimming Team |
| Gold Medals | Asian Games 2018: 1500m freestyle |
| Silver Medals | World Championships 2018: 400m freestyle |
| Gold Medals (Relay) | World Championships 2018: 4x200m freestyle |
| Silver Medals | FINA Swimming World Cup 2018: 400m freestyle |
| Gold Medals | FINA Swimming World Cup 2018: 800m freestyle |
| National Records | 400m freestyle (National Record) |
The Chinese swimmer Wang Jianjiahe was born on 17 July 2002. At the 2018 Asian Games, she won the gold medal in the women’s 1500-meter freestyle competition. She competed in the 2018 Fina Short Course World Championships in Hangzhou, China, her home country, where she won her first World Championship gold in the women’s 800-meter freestyle event and silver in the women’s 400-meter freestyle event. In addition, she earned a gold medal in the women’s 4 x 200-meter freestyle relay by swimming the anchor leg. She earned the silver medal in the 400m freestyle and the gold medal in the 800m freestyle at the 2018 FINA Swimming World Cup.
48. Rhyan White
| Rhyan White | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Rhyan Elizabeth White |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | January 25, 2000 |
| Birthplace | Herriman, Utah, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Backstroke, butterfly, individual medley |
| College Team | University of Alabama |
| Medal | Silver – 4×100-meter medley relay (2020 Tokyo) |
| Medal | Gold – 200-meter backstroke (2021 World Short Course Championships) |
| Youth Olympic Games | Bronze – 100-meter backstroke (2018 Buenos Aires) |
| University | Majoring in psychology at the University of Alabama |
| High School | Attended Cottonwood High School, Murray, Utah |
| Notable Records | First Utah-born swimmer to compete in an Olympic Games |
The American swimmer Rhyan Elizabeth White was born on January 25, 2000. She earned a silver medal in the 4×100-meter medley relay at the 2020 Summer Olympics for her participation in the preliminaries and placed fourth in both the 100-meter and 200-meter backstroke events. White also became the first Utah-born swimmer to compete at an Olympic Games in 2020. She was the only swimmer representing the United States to win a medal at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics. At the 2021 World Short Course Championships, she won her first world title in the 200-meter backstroke.
49. Kira Toussaint
| Kira Toussaint | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kira Marije Toussaint |
| Nationality | Netherlands |
| Birthdate | May 22, 1994 |
| Specialization | Backstroke |
| World Records | Short course 50m backstroke |
| Dutch Records | Long course 50m backstroke 100m backstroke |
| European Records | Long course and short course 50m backstroke |
| 2021 FINA Swimming World Cup | Placed second overall in total points scored Earned 11 gold medals |
| 2012 European Short Course Championships | Broke Dutch record in 100m backstroke (short course) |
| 2016 Summer Olympics | Qualified in 100m backstroke |
| Anti-Doping Investigation | Found innocent following FINA investigation |
| International Swimming League | Represented Team Iron in 2019 ISL season Represented London Roar in 2020 ISL season |
| Family Background | Daughter of Jolanda de Rover, Olympic gold medalist |
Backstroke specialist Kira Marije Toussaint was born on 22 May 1994. She is a Dutch competitive swimmer. She previously held the world record in the short course 50-meter backstroke and the Dutch record in the long course 50- and 100-meter backstrokes, as well as the short course 50-, 100-, and 200-meter backstrokes.
50. Margherita Panziera
| Margherita Panziera | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Margherita Panziera |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Date of Birth | August 12, 1995 |
| Age | 27 years old |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Backstroke |
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) |
| Olympic Participation | 2020 Summer Olympics – Competed in 100m and 200m backstroke |
| European Championships | Three-time European Champion in 200m backstroke |
| World Championships | Notable placements: 10th place in 2015, 14th place in 2017 |
| European Short Course | Bronze medal in 2017 (200m backstroke) |
| European Championships | Gold medal in 2018 (200m backstroke) |
Margherita Panziera was born in Italy on 12 August 1995. She competed in the 100 m and 200 m backstroke events at the 2020 Summer Olympics. She has also won the 200-meter backstroke European Championship three times, in 2018, 2021, and 2022.