The swimming community has multiple talented swimmers, but some of them are absolutely outstanding. Michael Andrew is an Olympic gold medalist. In his very first Olympic Games, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, he not only clinched a gold medal but also set a world record as part of the 4 x 100-meter medley relay. His accomplishments deserve all the appreciation.
Andrew has attained a total of 78 medals at Swimming World Cup circuits and not just this he is also the first person to achieve three world junior records in one session at the World Junior Swimming Championship. He recently gave a terrific performance in the Swimming World Cup 2023. One of the reasons behind the success of this American swimmer is his supportive family. Let’s dive deep to know more about the Olympian’s family.
All about the family of Olympic phenom Michael Andrew
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Michael Andrew has a phenomenal background when it comes to swimming, he has been winning medals and hearts since the very beginning of his career. The reason behind his staunch career in swimming is mostly because of the immense support shown by his family. Both his parents have been a huge part of his career. Andrew’s father Peter Andrew is his coach, while his family cheers for him the loudest from home in Encinitas, California. His mother is Tina Andrew who manages his business. Both of them have been beside him since he started his career at 14 years of age.
According to Heavy, his father was also a swimmer and a member of the South African Naval Defense Force as a Naval Operational Dive Team member. Tina Andrew was seen on the British Gladiator TV show as well. His father has not just coached him but also was the head coach of the International Swimming League New York Breakers and operated the Aberdeen Aquaholics in South Dakota. Peter helped his son start his career by first jumping into a two-lane sized pool in their backyard preparing him to accomplish the best. Apart from the role of his parents, the American swimmer’s sister has also played a very important role in his career being a swimmer herself.
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All about the American swimmer Michael Andrew’s sister?
Apart from Michael Andrew’s parents being one of his biggest supporters, his sister cheered for him the loudest as well. His sister Michaela Andrew is two years younger than him. She was also a swimmer. Andrew has been frequently seen posting about his sister on social media telling the world how beautifully she supports him in his career.
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However, his sister is now an artist, and she is also usually seen celebrating the accomplishments of his brother on social media. Like her brother, she is absolutely passionate about everything she does. Her main aim of being an artist is to use her painting skills to bring an optimistic side to people’s lives. Painting is what drives her to do more and is the perfect outlet for her to express herself in different ways. Michael Andrew’s entire family is an ideal example of perfectionism. From intense passion for careers to complete support for each other, they just have it all.
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