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Matt Biondi
Matt Biondi
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 Shasta college is excited to announe that 11-time olympic medalist and swimming icon Matt Biondi will serve as the new head coach for the Shasta College Knights swim/dive team. Biondi will also lead the Redding Ducks, who will issue their own statement concurrently.

Widely considered one of the greatest swimmers of all time, Biondi brings an unparalleled legacy to Redding. His career includes eight Olympic gold medals, 2 silver and one bronze medal, 24 U.S. championships, and 13 NCAA championships in swimming, as well as a trailblazing role in breaking the 49-second barrier in the 100-meter freestyle.*
 
Beyond the pool, Biondi is a passionate advocate for youth development, having worked with organizations such as the Special Olympics and the Missing Children's Foundation. Biondi earned his master's degree in education in 2000 at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and has worked as a school teacher and swimming coach in Hawaii. As of 2012, he teaches math and coaches at Sierra Canyon School in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Chatsworth.
 
Biondi will start as head coach in early August 2025 for the Knights. "I've been fortunate to experience the highest levels of competition," said Biondi, "but the most meaningful moments of my career have come from helping young people realize their potential. I'm honored to join Shasta College and the Redding Ducks, and I look forward to building a program that's grounded in hard work, integrity, and joy in the water."