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3 unusual facts about Swim Across America


Adolph Kiefer

Kiefer actively supported Swim Across America, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for cancer research, and participated in SAA public swimming events well into his 70s and 80s.

Swim Across America

SAA, whose events often include Olympians such as Michael Phelps, Jenny Thompson and Dara Torres, has raised over $40 million since its inception.

Others have acted as board members, and some Olympians are present administrators on both the regional and national level, including Swim Across America’s current President, Janel Joregensen-McArdle.



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