Michael Andrew

About Michael Andrew

Swimmer who, at the age of 14, became the youngest American to go pro in the sport. When he signed his first contract, he was ranked as the 59th best swimmer in the world, more than 100 places ahead of the next male his age.

Michael Andrew before fame

He began swimming at the age of seven, and his parents eventually built a pool in their backyard for him to practice.

Achievement of Michael Andrew

His decision to turn pro cost him both his high school and college sports eligibility, drawing comparisons to players like Freddy Adu and Michelle Wie, who both turned pro at a young age.

Michael Andrew family life

His father, Peter, served in the Navy as a diver, and his mother, Tina, was his agent. Michaela, his younger sister, is his only sibling.

Associations of Michael Andrew

The most obvious parallel has been to Olympian Michael Phelps, whose extraordinary talents as a child led to a professional contract when he was 16 years old.

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