Alex Vanderkaay

Alex Vanderkaay
Personal information
Full nameAlexander Vanderkaay
Nickname"AVK"
National team United States
Born (1986-06-21) June 21, 1986 (age 38)
Rochester, Michigan, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesMedley, Freestyle, Butterfly
ClubClub Wolverine
College teamUniversity of Michigan
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing the United States
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place 2009 Belgrade 200 m medley
Silver medal – second place 2007 Bangkok 400 m medley
Silver medal – second place 2009 Belgrade 400 m medley
Silver medal – second place 2009 Belgrade 4×200 m freestyle relay

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]

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 Senior Engagement Manager in the Healthcare industry for the New York–based, Flatiron Health.

References

  1. ^ "Michigan athlete bio: Alex Vanderkaay". Archived from the original on May 4, 2007. Retrieved July 12, 2009.