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Garrett Weber-Gale - 2008 USA Swimming Olympic Team Swimmer

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Garrett Weber-Gale

Garrett Weber-Gale celebrates winning the final of the 100 meter freestyle during the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials on July 3, 2008

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Garrett will be in relays - and in the 50/100 freestyles. Lots of speed!

Stats:

  • CLUB: University of Texas
  • DOB: Aug 6, 1985
  • HEIGHT: 6' 2" (188.0 cm)
  • WEIGHT: 178 lbs (80.7 kg)
  • HOMETOWN: Milwaukee, Wis.
  • RESIDENCE: Austin, Texas
  • BIRTHPLACE: Stevens Point, Wis.
  • COACHED BY: Eddie Reese

Personal Notes:

  • High School: Nicolet HS ’03
  • College: Texas ’08
  • College Major: Corporate Communications
  • Graduate Studies: Entrepreneurship
  • Parents: Mark Gale and Diane Weber; father is the COO and Creative Director of an advertising agency, and mother is a real estate agent; mother swam at Centenary College
  • Sibling(s): Older sister (Hillary) attended the Rhode Island School of Design
  • Sports Played Before Swimming: Soccer, basketball, golf, sailing
  • Nickname(s): G-dubs, G, Weber-Grill
  • Hobbies Outside the Pool: Sailing, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, cooking, writing, fishing
  • Ultimate Way to Relax: Sailing, laying on the beach
  • Most Influential Person: Grandfather; “He always worked hard to provide for his family, was always willing to help others, loved his family dearly and was a cowboy at heart."
  • Charities: The Capital Area Food Bank of Texas
  • Training Stats: Swims 7-10,000 meters/yards per day, 2-4 hours a day, 6 days a week
  • Favorites:
    • Movies: The Man from Snowy River, The Return to Snowy River
    • t.v. shows: Seinfeld, Emeril Live, Good Eats, Real Housewives of Orange County
    • music: Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Jack Johnson, Rascall Flatts

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