Where is Jack Alexy from?

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John Carroll Alexy (alias Jack Alexy) is an American Competitive Swimmer specializing in freestyle and backstroke. He competes for the California Golden Bear collegiately and will represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. During his high school in New Jersey, Jack was named three-time state champion and three-time Morris County Champion. He won the titles at the YMCA Nationals and was the Junior National champion for consecutive years in the 100-meter freestyle in 2018 and 2019. He was ranked no. 6 by Swimswam in the high school class of 2021. Jack joined the University of California in October 2019. As a freshman, he participated at the Pax-12 Championship, where he finished 6th in the 50-meter freestyle, 10th in the 100-meter freestyle, and 3rd in the 100-meter freestyle. He also contributed to his team’s win in the 200-meter and 400-meter freestyle relay. Jack finished 3rd in the 400-meter freestyle relay and 2nd in the 200-meter freestyle relay leading to the Bear’s victory of the 2021-22 NCAA Championship title.

During his Sophomore year, Jack placed 5th in the 50-meter freestyle and 2nd in the 100-meter freestyle at the Pac-12 Championships and later anchored his team to the 400-meter freestyle relay victory. At the NCAA Championship, he secured 6th in the 50-meter freestyle and 2nd in the 100-meter freestyle. He also swam on Cal’s 200-meter and 400-meter freestyle relays. Jack [performed outstandingly at the dual meets against Arizona and ASU and also clocked notable times at the Minnesota Invite. At the NCAA Championship, He made a significant contribution to the Cal’s record-breaking 800-meter freestyle relay win.

Jack turned professional in 2019. At the 2019 World Junior Championship, he earned a gold medal in the 4×100 meter freestyle relay. He also broke Caeleb Dressel’s 17-18 National Age Record in the 100-meter freestyle at the 2020 Olympic Trials. Jack claimed a gold medal in the 4×100 m medley, three silver medals in the 50 m freestyle, 100 m freestyle, 4×100 m mixed freestyle, and a bronze medal in the 4×100 m freestyle at the 2023 Fukuoka World Aquatics Championship. At the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Jack secured his spot in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics with a 47.38 in the 100-meter freestyle.

Where was Jack Alexy born?

Jack Alexy was born in Morristown, New Jersey, United States on January 19, 2003, and is 21 years old as of July 2024. Jack will represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. He has also represented the United States at the 2023 Fukuoka World Aquatic Championships where he won a gold medal, three silver medals, and a bronze medal in the 4×100 m medley, 50 m freestyle, 100 m freestyle, 4×100 m mixed freestyle, and 4×100 m freestyle respectively.

Where did Jack Alexy grow up?

Jack Alexy grew up in the Mendham Borough, New Jersey, United States. Jack attended Delbarton School. Jack clinched the state titles in the 50-meter and 100-meter freestyle events at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Meet of Champions as a freshman. He repeated this feat even as a junior. Jack also earned a gold medal at the 2019 FINA World Junior Swimming Championships with Team USA in the 4×100 m freestyle relay.

During the 2021 United States Olympic trials, Jack recorded his new personal best of 48.69 in the 100-meter freestyle which was significantly better than his previous best of 49.31. This broke Caeleb Dressel's National Age Group record set in 2015 putting Jack in the national spotlight. Jack also set a personal best and achieved notable placement at the 2023 Pacific 12 Championships and the NCAA Championships in his collegiate career.