Rachel Stege (born April 11, 2003) is an American competitive swimmer. She won gold medals in the Women's 1500 metre freestyle, and the Women's 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay, at the 2023 Pan American Games.[1][2][3][4]

Rachel Stege
Personal information
National teamUnited States
Born (2003-04-11) April 11, 2003 (age 21)
Chicago, Illinois
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubAthens Bulldog Swim Club
College teamGeorgia (2021–present)
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing the  United States
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago 1500 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago 4x200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 2023 Santiago 800 m freestyle

Career

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At the 2019 world junior championships, Stege took home a bronze medal in the women's 400 metre freestyle event.[5]

She swam for the University of Georgia.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Rachel STEGE | Results | World Aquatics Official". World Aquatics. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  2. ^ Overend, Riley (November 9, 2023). "David Curtiss, Paige Madden, Rachel Stege Added to 2023-24 U.S. National Team". SwimSwam. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  3. ^ D'Addona, Dan - (October 25, 2023). "Pan American Games Day 5 Finals: Rachel Stege, Sydney Pickrem Break Meet Records; USA Wins Men's Medley Relay". Swimming World News. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  4. ^ "Pan American Games 2023: Rachel Stege and Guilherme Costa claim 1500m swimming titles - Highlights". olympics.com.
  5. ^ Priestley, Morgan (June 17, 2021). "National Junior Teamer Rachel Stege Currently Recovering From Shoulder Injury". SwimSwam. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  6. ^ "Rachel Stege - 2023-24 - Women's Swimming & Diving". University of Georgia Athletics. Retrieved February 3, 2024.