The Olympic Journey

Included within this gallery are select videos which are key to giving you an overview of Nathan's journey. Video's are presented in reverse chronological order, with the most recent events at the top of the page.

The London Olympics

The 100 Free
Here is Nathan's Magnum Opus to date. The Gold Medal performance in the 100 Freestyle at the Olympics in London.

Nathan Adrian posing with James Magnussen and Brett Hayden in London after winning the 100 Freestyle..

The Family Experience
Produced by Team USA, in the video on the left, Nathan and his family discuss their experiences around Nathan's victory in the 100 Freestyle in London.

Hometown Hero
Produced by Team USA, Nathan's hometown reaction to their first local Olympic Gold Medalist.

Olympic History of the 100 Free
If you are interested to see how Nathan's 100 Free performance stacks up across all Olympics, and possibly future Olympics, watch the video to the right.

Nathan Adrian, Ryan Lochte, Cullen Jones, Michael Phelps after the Medal Ceremony

400 Free Relay
Nathan led off the relay, doing a life time best, breaking the 48 second barrier for the first time, going a 47.89.

400 Medley Relay
Nathan anchors the Gold Medal winning relay, missing the Olympic Record by .01 seconds.

Nathan Adrian and Matt Grevers in London after winning the Medley Relay

The 2012 Olympics Trials

The 100 Free Final
Nathan won the 100 Free, securing his spot on the team and on two relays. Between 2008 and 2012, Nathan and Jason Lezak switched lane assignments!

The 2008 Olympics Trials

The 100 Free Final
After securing his spot in the 100 Free Final at the 2008 Olympic Trials by winning a swim-off, Nathan went on to place fourth in the final, from lane 8, securing his spot on the Olympic Team. Watch the race here ------>

Looking Back
Nathan recalls his breakthrough swim at the 2008 Olympic Trials and talks a bit about the Beijing Olympics.

The 2008 World Short Course Championships

In November of 2007 at the National Championships in Atlanta, Nathan qualified for his first National Team. He represented the US at the World Short Course Championships in the United Kingdom which took place in April of 2008. Nathan swam the 100 and 200 Free and the relays. Nathan won the 100 Freestyle, which could be considered his breakthrough swim. See the swim below.

100 Free
Nathan won the 100 Freestyle, becoming a World Champion for the first time.