Golden Goggle Awards Announced in Denver: Who Were the Winners?
The 2025 Golden Goggle Awards took place on Saturday, Sept. 27, in Denver. The USA Swimming award celebration is in its 22nd year.
This year’s ballot features five awards: Female Athlete of the Year, Male Athlete of the Year, Coach of the Year, Open Water Athlete of the Year, and Relay Performance of the Year.
Proceeds from the Golden Goggle Awards benefit the USA Swimming Foundation, whose mission is to Save Lives, Build Champions, and Impact Communities. In addition to providing learn-to-swim grants and community impact grants to programs across the country, the USA Swimming Foundation supports the U.S. National Team and its development efforts aimed at strengthening the future of USA Swimming’s programs and services.
2025 Golden Goggle Awards Finalists
Winners in bold
Female Athlete of the Year
• Gretchen Walsh
Male Athlete of the Year
• Luca Urlando (winner … world champion 200 fly)
Coach of the Year
• Anthony Nesty
Golden Goggle OW Athlete
• Ivan Puskovitch (winner)
Relay of the Year
The Foundation Impact Award went to David and Maya Shackley.
The Alumni of the Year Award went to Elizabeth Beisel.