Dylan Carter

Published on October 3rd, 2023
Hometown: West Moorings
Country: Trinidad Tobago
Birthday: JAN 30,1996
Specialty: Butterfly, Freestyle

Dylan Carter's swimming career has been remarkable and continues to rise. A standout at the University of Southern California, he earned NCAA Championship honors as a member of the 800-yard freestyle relay team.

In 2013, Carter had a breakout year, winning a silver medal in the 50m butterfly and finishing fourth in the 100m backstroke at the World Junior Championships.

Making his Olympic debut at the 2016 Rio Olympics, he set a new national record with a 23rd-place finish in the 100m freestyle, clocking 48.80 seconds.

Carter’s career is further distinguished by his impressive tally of 9 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals at the Swimming World Cup over the years.

Carter represented Team Trinidad and Tobago at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Competing against the world's best, he showcased exceptional athleticism and dedication!

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Medals

3x Olympian (Rio, Tokyo, Paris)

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