Nate Thomas

Photo by: Taris Smith | Louisville Athletics

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Jackson, Mo.
High School:
Jackson

Prep: Nate comes to the Ville from Jackson, Missouri where he swam for the River City Aquatics for Coach Bobby Brewer. In July of 2025, he competed at the USA Swimming Futures Championship in Justin, Texas where he won the 200M backstroke (2:03.59) and was second in the 100M backstroke. In the 2024 Speedo Winter Junior Championships in Austin, Texas, he place fifth in the 200 backstroke (1:44.77) and 11th in the 100 backstroke. As a freshman, Thomas competed at the Missouri Boys Class 1 State Championships and placed 2nd in the 200 IM and 3rd in the 100 back. He finished with personal bests in the 50/100 back and 200 IM. Last season, he earned PBs in the 100 back and 200 IM at Winter Juniors West, where he came in 44th in prelims of the 100 back, 34th in the 200 back, and 82nd in the 200 IM. In March of 2023, he had an outstanding meet at Columbia Sectionals, winning the 200 back and finalling in the 50 back (3rd), 100 back (2nd), 100 breast (16th), 200 IM (7th), and 400 IM (5th). He earned PBs in the 50/100/200 back, 100 breast, and 400 IM. He competed at the long course version of Columbia Sectionals in the summer of 2023, earning personal bests in the 100/200 back (57.90/2:06.10) and 200/400 IM (2:10.60/4:43.87). He also competed at San Antonio Futures, where he finalled in the 100 back (7th) and 200 back (9th).

Personal: He is the son of Brandy and Jarrod Thomas. Born Feb. 3, 2007. Major is Biomed.