National Team 2025: 25th Deaflympics, Tokyo, Japan

Team USA Deaf Swimming is proud to unveil the official roster of athletes who will compete at the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan. This talented group of swimmers has demonstrated exceptional dedication and skill, earning their place on the team to represent the United States on the international stage. Competition will be in the Tokyo Aquatics Centre constructed for the 2020 Olympic Games.

 

The Deaflympics, taking place from November 15 to 26, 2025, offers an extraordinary opportunity for these athletes to compete at the highest level while fostering camaraderie and cultural exchange. The swimming competitions are scheduled for November 20 to 25, 2025, in Tokyo—a city renowned for its vibrant culture and hospitality.


National Team 2023: 6th World Deaf Swimming Championships, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Head Coach: Jon Maccoll, Rutgers University 

Men

  • Collin Davis, age 20, Durham, NC / University of Wyoming, Team Captain
  • Sam Kohm, age 19, Cary, NC
  • Sy Pizzolato, age 16, Billings, MT
  • Holden Ewan, age 14, Austin, TX

Women

  • Brooke Thompson, age 18, Bloomfield Hills, MI / Rutgers University, Co-Captain
  • Carli Cronk, age 17, San Antonio, TX, Co-Captain
  • Matthea Gaines, age 17, Graham, WA

National Team 2022: Deaflympics, Caxias do Sul, Brazil

USA Deaf Swimming National Team

Pictured:

Coach Liz Cocker, Daniel Pletenets, Tanner Fixsen, Collin Davis, Matthew Klotz, Coach Alexander Taylor

Emily Massengale, Madison Nilan, Kaitlin Weatherby, Trysta Duerson

Brooke Thompson, Marissa Giuntoli, Carli Cronk

Men

  • Collin Davis, age 19, Durham, NC
  • Tanner Fixsen, age 19, Stayton, OR
  • Matthew Klotz, age 23, Cameron Park, CA
  • Daniel Pletenets, age 17, Jacksonville, FL

Women

  • Carli Cronk, age 16, San Antonio, TX
  • Trysta Duerson, age 16, Edmond, OK
  • Samantha Fuji, age 14, Los Angeles, CA
  • Marissa Giuntoli, age 17, Austin, TX
  • Emily Massengale, age 18, Bloomington, IN (Retired 2022)
  • Madison Nilan, age 16, New Market, MD
  • Brooke Thompson, age 14, Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • Kaitlin Weatherby, age 20, Sewell, NJ (Retired 2022)

National Team 2019. 5th World Deaf Swimming Championships, Sao Paulo, Brazil