MARK GANGLOFF, two-time Olympic gold medalist, divides his time between training for the 2009 World Championship Trials and giving back to the local community and the national and international swimming community. Mark inspires children, adults, and communities, alike, both in and out of the pool.
Mark recently shot a PSA for Splash for CF. Catch more of Mark this fall when he joins the Swim Champions: Fitter and Faster Tour. Visit www.swimchampions.com to see if Fitter and Faster is coming to your hometown!
Swimming
MARK currently resides in Charlotte, NC and trains with Olympic Coach David Marsh at SWIM MAC CAROLINA. Mark works hard to remain current on swimming philosophies and techniques and is always eager to learn more about the sport that he loves. Mark’s sights are currently set on the U.S. World Championship Trials which will be held in Indianapolis, Ind. beginning on July 7, 2009.
Speaking
MARK travels across the country engaging audiences (schools, swimmers, business organizations, and conferences) in upbeat, honest, and motivating presentations about his experiences as an elite athlete. Click here to learn more about bringing MARK GANGLOFF to your next meet, meeting, or conference.
Coaching
MARK is passionate about coaching. Like his role model, John Wooden, MARK hopes to develop athletes as athletes, but, more importantly, MARK is committed to developing “champions” in every aspect of life. He currently coaches with SWIM MAC CAROLINA and as well as at various clinics and camps across the United States. Click here to learn more about bringing MARK GANGLOFF to your team, camp, or clinic.
Giving Back
MARK, with his wife, Ashley, feels strongly about giving back to the swimming community that has provided him with support and encouragement in addition to life lessons. MARK and Ashley developed Champion2Champion, a foundation that collects new and gently used swimming equipment to be donated to children, swimmers, teams, and communities in need. Through their goodwill, MARK and Ashley hope to inspire future champions to learn to swim, swim safely, and set goals for themselves both in and out of the water. MARK also volunteers his time with organizations such as Right To Play and the USA Swimming Foundation. Click here to learn more.
