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Keller, Klete

By Mat Luebbers, About.com

Klete Keller

Klete Keller prepares to compete in the semifinal of the 200 meter freestyle during the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials on June 30, 2008

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Beijing will be Klete's 3rd Olympics, he is going as a member of the 200 freestyle relay.

Stats:

  • CLUB: Trojan Swim Club (TROJ-CA)
  • DOB: Mar 21, 1982
  • HEIGHT: 6' 6" (198.1 cm)
  • HOMETOWN: Ann Arbor, Mich.
  • RESIDENCE: Hermosa Beach, Calif.
  • BIRTHPLACE: Las Vegas, Nev.
  • COACHED BY: Dave Salo

Personal Notes:

  • High School: Arcadia HS '00
  • College: USC '10
  • College Major: Public Policy, Planning, Development
  • Future Professional Aspirations: Construction/builder
  • Spouse: Plans to marry fiance Cari Carr in September of 2008
  • Sibling(s): Older sister (Kelsey) swam at Washington; younger sister (Kalyn) swims at USC; both she and Klete competed on the 2004 Olympic Team
  • Sports Played Before Swimming: Skiing
  • Pet(s): Two dogs (Blue and Killer);Blue is a Bulldog, and Killer is a Lab
  • Hobbies Outside the Pool: Fishing, skiing, building, woodworking
  • Ultimate Way to Relax: Sitting in the sun
  • Most Influential Person: His coach (Jon Urbanchek); “He’s always so nice and patient. He’s the type of man I want to be like when I’m older.”
  • Charities: Habitat for Humanity
  • Sponsor(s): Speedo
  • Training Stats: Swims 20,000 meters/yards per day, 5 hours a day, 6 days a week
  • Favorites:
    • Movie: Big Lebowski
    • tv: Family Guy

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