
March 26, 1985
6’8”
Lake Forest, IL
May 2007
Matt has two Olympic gold medals and one Olympic silver medal. A 27-time All-American and a 4-time NCAA champion, Matt holds a world record in the 4 x 100m sc freestyle relay. He’s 6’8” with a 6’11”wingspan, making him a primo guy to have around when lightbulb’s need changing. His mother, brother and sister are all swim coaches and his father played water polo. He’s the only one in the Grevers and TYR families who can do a 360º slam dunk. Be sure to select the Q&A and video tab above to view a Q&A and video of Matt.
Q: Who / What inspires you?
A: People that are willing to take big risks to accomplish there goals.
Q: What is the motto you live your life by?
A: Enjoy your life and don’t get concerned with the little things.
Q: When you were an age group swimmer, what was the best part of swimming?
A: At meets you could run around with all your friends eating pure sugar and still go all best times in your races.
Q: Besides swimming, what are you passionate about and why?
A: Everything I do! I’m not one to give a half effort. If I’m going to do something I want to be the best at it. For me that drive to be the best is called passion.
Q: Do you have any special talents?
A: I can crack all my knuckles constantly and extremely fast.
Q: Favorite film.
A: Gladiator
Q: Favorite band?
A: Incubus
Q: 3 Items you can’t live without
A: Food, Water, Internet
Q: To me, TYR is…
A: More than the suit I wear. TYR has become my biggest supporter with not just providing me with the best product but also with constant encouragement. They have adopted me into their swim family and truly believed in my ability to swim fast.
Q: What is your favorite TYR training equipment for practice?
A: TYR’s goggles are hands down the best out there. I also enjoy the stiffness of their fins.
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