11 Facts About Justin Ress

Justin Ress was born on August 3,1997 and is an American swimmer.

Justin Ress was a key part of the USA team that defeated Australia in the resumption of the Duel in the Pool series in 2022.

Justin Ress was US national champion in the 100 backstroke in 2022 and 50 backstroke in 2017 after which he competed in the men's 50 meter backstroke event at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships.

Justin Ress swam collegiately for North Carolina State University where he was a 3-time NCAA champion, 21-time NCAA All-American, and 11-time ACC champion.

Justin Ress is a native of Cary, North Carolina who attended Cary High School.

At the 2017 US Nationals Justin Ress won the 50 meter backstroke securing his spot on the World Championship roster.

Justin Ress finished in 24.41 to set a new championship record and beat the past two Olympic Champions in the 100 meter backstroke, Matt Grevers and Ryan Murphy, in the process.

Justin Ress was the runner up in the 50 meter backstroke and finished third in the 100 meter backstroke, both personal bests, at the US National Championships.

At the 2019 World University Games Justin Ress earned a bronze medal in the 100 meter backstroke with a time of 53.81.

Justin Ress later tied for gold in the 50 meter backstroke with a time of 24.48.

Justin Ress showed his versatility by competed in sprint freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and relays throughout the season.