A3 PERFORMER:
Phoebe Bacon
2x Olympian | US National Team Member | Big Ten Swimmer of the Year | NCAA All-American
Phoebe Bacon is an American competitive swimmer specializing in backstroke events. Born on September 4, 2002, in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Bacon emerged as one of the most promising young backstrokers in the world during her teenage years. She gained national attention as a high school phenom at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart before committing to swim collegiately at the University of Wisconsin.
Bacon's breakout moment came at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials (held in 2021), where at age 18, she qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in the 200-meter backstroke. Despite being one of the youngest members of Team USA's swim team, she made an immediate impact on the international stage, earning a silver medal as part of the 4x100-meter medley relay.
Known for her exceptional technique, powerful underwater kicks, and competitive drive, Bacon has continued to establish herself as one of America's premier backstroke swimmers, balancing elite international competition with her collegiate career at Wisconsin.
Career Highlights:
Fun Facts: Phoebe grew up eating bacon twice a day, for breakfast and lunch! She was also a 4-sport athlete with ice hockey, soccer, lacrosse, and swimming.
