Chris Guiliano
Chris Guiliano
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
2024 Olympic Gold Medalist | World Championship Medalist | University of Notre Dame
Hometown: Douglassville, Pennsylvania
College: University of Notre Dame / University of Texas
Career Highlights
2024 Olympic Games – Paris
- Gold – 4×100m Freestyle Relay
- Silver – 4×200m Freestyle Relay
World Aquatics Championships
- 3x Medalist
- Silver – Mixed 4×100m Freestyle Relay
- Bronze – Men’s 4×100m Freestyle Relay
NCAA Division I Career
- ACC Swimmer of the Year (2024)
- Multiple-time All-American
- ACC Champion
Training
- Currently training under Bob Bowman
Chris Guiliano is a testament to the power of a “Why not me?” attitude. Hailing from Douglassville, Pennsylvania, Chris wasn’t always a natural water lover—he initially refused to put his head underwater until his older brother helped guide him into the sport. That reluctance eventually turned into world-class speed at the University of Notre Dame, where he developed under head coach Chris Lindauer into the program’s first-ever swimmer to qualify for the Olympics in three individual events.
At the 2024 Paris Games, Chris cemented his place in history by helping Team USA capture Gold in the 4×100 Freestyle Relay and Silver in the 4×200 Freestyle Relay. Today, he continues to push his limits training under legendary coach Bob Bowman, bringing a wealth of experience from different coaching visions to the next generation of swimmers.
FROM THE CLINICIAN
The “Why Not Me?” Attitude: My journey to the national team is unique. I wasn’t a superstar age grouper, and I think my story should provide swimmers with a “why not me?” attitude. I did things that were outside of my comfort zone but were necessary to take the next step. If you surround yourself with people who understand your goals and hold you accountable, you can improve exponentially.
Joy in the Process: When I was younger, I never wanted to join the swim team. But my best friends came from this sport, and they made the journey so much better. It is so much more than just putting up good times on the board. Even though seeing positive results is awesome, I hope people can continue to find joy in this sport no matter what.
Communication & Connection: I coached in the summer of 2022, and it was a great experience. I learned so much about communicating with swimmers and conversing with parents. As a clinician, I am a good observer. I try to see eye-to-eye with athletes, listening to what they want to achieve and translating that into a teaching modality that keeps them engaged.
Adapting to Change: I’ve had little coaching stability throughout college, but I’ve been a part of so many different visions and understand different ways of teaching. I’ve learned disciplinary skills and had to overcome challenges that put me through all the emotions life should make me feel. I am grateful for it because it taught me that being coachable is the biggest factor in getting better.
