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Lenny Krayzelburg Biography
Lenny Krayzelburg is one of the most popular and richest Swimmer who was born on September 28, 1975 in Odessa, Odessa Oblast, Ukraine. American Backstroke swimming champion who has won four Olympic medals. He is also a former world record-holder in the 100, 50 and 200-meter backstroke.
He took home gold in his participation in the 2000 Summer Olympics in which the runner He won gold at the 2000 Summer Olympics, where runner Marion Jones also took home the gold. also was awarded the gold medal.
Krayzelburg is Jewish, and was born to Jewish parents in Odessa (then Soviet Union, now Ukraine). Krayzelburg and his family left the Soviet Union in 1989 for the United States. They settled in Los Angeles.
Lenny first attended Santa Monica College where he won both the 100 and 200-yard (180 m) backstroke junior college titles. His coach at Santa Monica recognized his talent and recommended him to Mark Schubert at the University of Southern California. Lenny transferred to USC. In 1995, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States. Three years later, he became the first swimmer since 1986 to sweep the backstroke events, 100 m & 200 m, in the World Championships.
It is his son who was born to Oleg and Yelena Krayzelburg.
| Name | Lenny Krayzelburg |
| First Name | Lenny |
| Last Name | Krayzelburg |
| Occupation | Swimmer |
| Birthday | September 28 |
| Birth Year | 1975 |
| Place of Birth | Odessa |
| Home Town | Odessa Oblast |
| Birth Country | Ukraine |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Irina Krayzelburg |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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In 1999, Krayzelburg broke the 50, 100 and the 200 m world records respectively, setting the clock on 24.99, 53.60 and 1:55.87. He was then recognized as the top backstroke swimmer in the world and one of the best in the history of this swimming style.
Lenny Krayzelburg Net Worth
Lenny Krayzelburg is one of the richest Swimmer from Ukraine. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lenny Krayzelburg's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
His family emigrated from his home in the Soviet Union for the United States in 1989.
He underwent the procedure on his shoulder following an accident while running.
Lenny Krayzelburg (born September 28, 1975, as Leonid Krayzelburg; Ukrainian: Леонід Крайзельбург , Russian: Леони́д Кра́йзельбург ) is an American former backstroke swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, and former world record holder. He swam in the 2000 and 2004 Olympics, winning a total of four Olympic gold medals.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Swimmer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
He continued to dominate at the 2000 Summer Olympics backstroke, shattering the Olympic record and nearing his own 1999 world record with 53.72 in the 100, while making another Olympic record in the 200 with a 1:56.76. He also played an important role in helping the American team win a gold medal in the 4 × 100 m relay with a new world record of 3:33.73.
After the Olympics Krayzelburg decided to skip the 2001 World Championships that took place in Fukuoka, Japan, in order to focus on the 2001 Maccabiah Games in Israel. Being Jewish, Krayzelburg wanted to take this once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete with other top Jewish athletes. In addition, he wanted to fulfill a childhood dream by visiting the holy land, and lifting the American delegate flag during the games’ opening ceremony. He was selected to carry in the flag for the United States at the opening ceremonies. He then earned gold and set a new Maccabiah record in the 100-meter backstroke. He also won a gold medal in the 4×100-meter medley relay.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Lenny Krayzelburg height 6 ft 2 in Lenny weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Krayzelburg was named Sportsman of the Year by the United States Olympic Committee in 1998, and was chosen USA Swimmer of the Year each of the following two years. In 2001, he was inducted into the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and USC Hall of Fame.
This turn in Krayzelburg’s career proved to be successful. He finished second in the American trials for the 100 meters event to secure a place in the 2004 Athens Olympics, alongside training partner, Aaron Peirsol. His good shape enabled him to reach the finals. He came into this final knowing this might be his career’s last, but missed out on a medal by just 2/100 of a second, with a qualitative result of 54.38, whereas Peirsol won gold with 54.06. Krayzelburg made up for the upset by helping the American team to win yet another Olympic gold in the 4 x 100 m relay, despite not swimming in the final of this event (he swam in the preliminary round, while Peirsol took his spot in the final).
Who is Lenny Krayzelburg Dating?
According to our records, Lenny Krayzelburg married to Irina Krayzelburg . As of December 1, 2023, Lenny Krayzelburg’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Lenny Krayzelburg. You may help us to build the dating records for Lenny Krayzelburg!In September 2003, Krazelburg split from his coach Mark Schubert, to start training under Dave Salo, who also coached Aaron Peirsol. Peirsol was considered by many to be Krayzelburg’s successor. Working with Salo, Krayzelburg changed the style of his stroke, particularly due to his shoulder injuries.
Facts & Trivia
Lenny Ranked on the list of most popular Swimmer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ukraine. Lenny Krayzelburg celebrates birthday on September 28 of every year.
At the 2017 Maccabiah Games, in the special 4x50m relay race between Israeli and American all-star teams, American Olympic champions Krayzelburg, Jason Lezak (four Olympic golds), and Anthony Ervin (three Olympic golds), with masters swimmer Alex Blavatnik, swam a time of 1:48.23 and defeated Israeli Olympians Guy Barnea, Yoav Bruck, Eran Groumi, and Tal Stricker, who had a time of 1:51.25.
What is Lenny Krayzelburg doing now?
Lenny Krayzelburg is the general manager of the Los Angeles Current pro swimming team.
Where does Lenny Krayzelburg live?
Krayzelburg is Jewish, and was born to Jewish parents in Odessa (then Soviet Union, now Ukraine). Krayzelburg and his family left the Soviet Union in 1989 for the United States. They settled in Los Angeles.
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