In brief
Claire Weinstein (born March 1, 2007) is an American competitive swimmer specializing in freestyle events, who gained prominence as a member of the United States' women's 4×200-meter freestyle relay team that won gold at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships and silver at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Born in White Plains, New York, to parents Diane and Rodney, Weinstein began swimming competitively at age six with the Westchester Aquatic Club under coach Carle Fierro. She later relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she trained with the Sandpipers of Nevada club under coach Ron Aitken and established herself as a top junior swimmer. At age 13, she qualified for the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials in the 800-meter freestyle with a time of 8:45.34, marking her as a prodigy in the sport.
Weinstein was raised in a Reform Jewish household and celebrated her bat mitzvah at Congregation Kol Ami in White Plains.
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