Matt Klotz

About

Men's Deaflympics swimmer and media personality who primarily competes in the men's freestyle, backstroke, and individual medley events. In 2018, he was named ICSD's Deaf Sportsman of the Year by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf. He was later allowed to make an appearance on the 25th season of Big Brother. 

Before Fame

He initially began swimming as a young boy growing up. As a teenager, he competed in the 2013 Summer Deaflympics. 

Trivia

He currently holds world records for the men's 50m backstroke and 50m freestyle events for Deaflympics swimmers. He has also won eight gold medals during his professional career. 

Family Life

He grew up living with his family in Cameron Park, California. He is the youngest of two siblings. 

Associated With

He is a former Louisiana State University collegiate athlete just like Odell Beckham Jr., Joe Burrow, and Shaquille O'Neal.