Chris Cavanaugh

Chris Cavanaugh started his Olympic career like many of our Olympians, falling victim to the US 1980 Olympic Boycott in Moscow. 

Fast forward to LA in .84 ... Chris found himself atop the highest podium, receiving Gold for the 400m freestyle relay. 

During his seven years spent on the US National Swim Team, Chris was a finalist at the .82 World Championships, .83 Pan Am Games, and numerous other USA Swimming competitions.

A 22-time All-American at USC, he graduated in 1986 with a degree in industrial and systems engineering.  He now coaches masters, USA and club swimmers of all levels while residing in Santa Monica, CA.

In addition to his continued competition in open-water swims like the Alameda Aquatic Masters, Chris has participated in SAA for many years.