Michigan Masters

Chad Steed

Chad Steed

Age group
50-54
Team
BKTS (USA) and WEST – Windsor Essex Swim Team (CAN)
Swimming since
I was 11, started with summer league swimming and then swam for USA Swimming in Georgia (Augusta Swim League).
Favorite event
50 Fly, 50 Breast, 100 Fly, and the 100 Breast (I like those short axis strokes).
Favorite Masters meet
When I won my first Gold at Gay Games in 2014 and the 2022 U.S. Masters Swimming Summer National Championship in Richmond, VA taking 2nd in the 50 Fly.
Favorite set
Any set with Fins! Love Swimming fly with Fins (25s, 50s, 75s, 100s) also love swimming a “Ledecky” (one of her favorites sets) Broken 400 Free: 200 Free 20 sec rest, 100 Free 20 sec rest, 50 Free 20 sec rest, then a final 50 Free. You take your time minus the rest (total 1 minute), and you have a time for comparison throughout the season to see where you are.
What they're working on
Underwaters (not popping up too soon ☹). Also, want to get my 50 free back in play.
Big goals
50 Fly under 25.00, 100 Fly under 56:00, 200 Fly under 2:10.00 (SCY).
Favorite Olympian
I have met many Olympians, but my all-time favorite is Nathan Adrian. I have had the chance to be in three of his clinics, and he is amazing in and out of the water.
Outside the pool
I am falling in love with Pickleball. I enjoy traveling with my husband and playing with our two Australian Shepherds.