Connor Jaeger

Connor Lee Jaeger (born April 30, 1991) is a former American competition swimmer who specializes in distance freestyle events. Jaeger attended the University of Michigan where he was a three-time All-American. He was a member of the 2012 United States Olympic team, placing sixth in the 1500 metre freestyle at those Olympics, as well as the 2016 United States Olympic team, where he earned a silver medal in the same event. He currently holds the American record in the short course 1500 metre freestyle. Jaeger was born in Fair Haven, New Jersey on April 30, 1991. He grew up swimming with his older sister, Dana. He began swimming competitively at 8 years old with the Central Jersey Aquatic Club (CJAC). He made the New Jersey All-Star squad and the Junior Olympics before turning 13. As a teen, Jaeger worked as a lifeguard while continuing to train with CJAC. In high school, he was named All-State in the 200 yard freestyle and set five conference swimming records.