Chris Thompson (swimmer)

Christopher Lee Thompson (born November 30, 1978) is an American former competition swimmer who won the bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the men's 1,500-meter freestyle. He was the second American swimmer to break the 15-minute mark in the 1,500-meter freestyle, and held the American record for four years.

Chris Thompson
Personal information
Full nameChristopher Lee Thompson
Nickname(s)"Chris"
National team United States
Born (1978-11-30) November 30, 1978
Roseburg, Oregon
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
College teamUniversity of Michigan

He attended the University of Michigan, where he was a member of the Michigan Wolverines swimming and diving team from 1997 to 2001. Both at Michigan and as a post-graduate, Chris swam under coach Jon Urbanchek from 1997 to 2004. He held the NCAA and American records in the 1,650-yard freestyle for eleven years.

Currently, he coaches the Plymouth Canton Cruisers swim team in Plymouth, Michigan.

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