Alex Vanderkaay

Alex Vanderkaay (born June 21, 1986) is an American competition swimmer. At the 2007 World University Games, Vanderkaay won the silver medal in the 400-meter individual medley (IM). At the 2009 World University Games, he won the gold medal in the 200-meter IM and again the silver medal in the 400-meter IM. While attending the University of Michigan, Vanderkaay swam for the Michigan Wolverines swimming and diving team. He was the national college champion in the 400-yard IM in 2007 and 2008.[1]

Alex Vanderkaay
Personal information
Full nameAlexander Vanderkaay
Nickname(s)"AVK"
National team United States
Born (1986-06-21) June 21, 1986
Rochester, Michigan
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesMedley, Freestyle, Butterfly
ClubClub Wolverine
College teamUniversity of Michigan

Vanderkaay is the younger brother of former Michigan swimmers Christian Vanderkaay and four-time Olympic medalist Peter Vanderkaay, and older brother of current Michigan swimmer Dane Vanderkaay. Vanderkaay is currently a Revenue Cycle Director in the Healthcare industry for the Chicago-based, Huron Consulting Group.

References

  1. "Michigan athlete bio: Alex Vanderkaay". Archived from the original on 2007-05-04. Retrieved 2009-07-12.


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