USA Swimming News

The 2023 Golden Goggle Awards are set to take place in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 19, 2023. With the voting deadline of October 15 quickly approaching, here is the breakdown of the nominees for this year's Male Race of the Year award:

Bobby Finke, 1500m Freestyle

Finke’s 14:31.59 earned him silver in a hard-fought race in the men’s 1500m freestyle. The time set a new American record by more than five seconds. Nearly eight seconds now separates Finke and the next-fastest American in event history.

Jack Alexy, 100m Freestyle

From lane eight, Alexy became the second-fastest American in event history with a 47.31. The silver-medal-winning swim was the first international medal of his career.

Ryan Murphy, 100m Backstroke

The decorated veteran picked up the first LCM world title in the 100m backstroke in his career via a 52.22 performance.

Cast Your Vote

*Please cast your vote by October 15 at 11:59 p.m. MT.

For more information about the 2023 Golden Goggle Awards, click here.