Swimming sensation Nick Albiero is headed to the Olympics
A post shared by NICK ALBIERO (@nickalbiero)Nick Albiero moved to Brazil last summer so he could connect with his family’s roots and represent the South American nation in the Olympic Games.
Mission accomplished!The standout swimmer qualified Wednesday for Paris 2024, breaking the Olympic index in the 200-meter butterfly with a time of 1:55.52.
He celebrated his accomplishment on social media, sharing praise from his alma mater, Louisville, as well as the Brazilian National Team.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.A post shared by Louisville Swimming & Diving (@louisvillesd)A post shared by Time Brasil (@timebrasil)Albiero holds dual citizenship for the United States and Brazil, though he was born in the U.S.
His father, Albert Albiero, who coached him to great success at the University of Louisville, was born in Brazil. While leaving Team USA was a difficult decision, Nick says he moved to Brazil so he could embrace his familial heritage.“Joining the Brazilian Swimming Federation allows me to embrace my family heritage and pay tribute to my dad’s roots,” he said in a press release last summer. “I’ve always had a sense of belonging in Brazil, visiting frequently and learning about the culture, and this decision feels like a part of who I am in my core.
