Chase Tyler Kalisz, born on March 7, 1994, in Bel Air, Maryland, is a renowned American competitive swimmer specializing in individual medley events, with additional prowess in breaststroke and butterfly.
Known affectionately as “Killer Kalisz” for his relentless drive in the pool, he has risen to prominence as one of the United States’ most decorated swimmers, overcoming significant personal challenges to achieve global success.
At the age of eight, Kalisz was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that left him paralyzed and confined to the ICU for nearly a year.
Author's summary: Chase Kalisz overcomes obstacles to succeed.