With his stunning victory in the 50-meter freestyle at the World Championships in March 2007, Ben Wildman-Tobriner gained recognition as a new threat in swimming’s most exciting race.

At the same meet, Ben also earned a gold medal in the 400m free relay. These medals, combined with a gold medal in the 400m free relay in 2005, bring his World Championships gold medal count to three. These victories followed a college career that included 20 All-American honors, an American record in the 50-yard free, a national championship, and a coveted position on the USA Swimming National “A” team.