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Matt King Olympics 2024

King's recent performances have been impressive. At the 2024 World Championships in Doha, Qatar, he secured a gold medal in the Men's 4 x 100m Medley Relay with a time of 3:29.80. He also won bronze in the Men's 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay with a time of 3:12.29.

United States
Birth Date: Feb 19, 2002
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Olympic Experience: 2024

Matt King Olympic Medals

Olympic Medals

1
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
1
Total

Paris 2024 Medals

1
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
1
Total

Matt King Biography

In 2023, at the World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, King earned gold in the Men's 4 x 100m Medley Relay with a time of 3:27.20 and bronze in the Men's 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay with a time of 3:10.81.

Olympic Aspirations

King is currently taking a year off from the University of Virginia to focus on his preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. His dedication to his sport is evident as he trains with Texas Ford Aquatics under coach Coley Stickels.

Family and Background

King comes from a supportive family. His father Craig, mother Linda, and brothers Chris and Brian have been his pillars of strength throughout his journey. He speaks English and has been associated with Texas Ford Aquatics for his training.

Competitive Record

King's competitive record includes being a six-time world championships relay medallist with two golds, one silver, and three bronzes. He was also a finalist in the Men's 100m Freestyle at the 2024 World Championships, finishing seventh with a time of 48.06 seconds.

Upcoming Events

King participated in the Men's 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay - Heat 2 at Paris La Defense Arena on 27 July 2024. The event featured teams from Brazil, Sweden, Canada, Serbia, Israel, Greece, and Australia.

Team Rankings

The USA team ranked first in the Men's 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay event. Other notable rankings include Australia (second), Italy (third), China (fourth), and Great Britain (fifth). The Brazilian team ranked tenth while France ranked twelfth.

Club and Coaching

King trains at Texas Ford Aquatics under coach Coley Stickels. His club has been instrumental in his development as an elite swimmer.

Debut and Milestones

King made his debut at the 2023 World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. He won bronze in the Men's 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay and participated in the heats for the Men's 4 x 100m Medley Relay and Mixed 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay where he won silver.

As King continues to prepare for future competitions, his focus remains on achieving excellence and representing his country on the global stage.

Matt King FAQs on Olympics

  • Is Matt King qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics?
    Yes, Matt King is competing in the event at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
  • Who is Matt King?
    Matt King, a 22-year-old swimmer from the United States, has been making waves in the swimming world. Born on 19 February 2002, in Exeter, New Hampshire, King currently resides in Frisco, Texas. He is an active member of the USA Swimming team and competes in the Men's 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay.

    King's recent performances have been impressive. At the 2024 World Championships in Doha, Qatar, he secured a gold medal in the Men's 4 x 100m Medley Relay with a time of 3:29.80. He also won bronze in the Men's 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay with a time of 3:12.29.

  • How many Olympic gold medals has Matt King won in ?
    Matt King won a gold medal in the events.
  • How many Olympic medals has Matt King won throughout his career?
    Matt King has won 1 Olympic medal in throughout his career.
  • When did Matt King first compete in the Olympics?
    He represented United States at the Olympics.
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