The golden boy of Israeli swimming is warming up for the European Championship
He trained between rocket sirens, saw shrapnel falling near his home in Nahariya and realized the war is endangering his career; Just before heading to college, Aukan Goldin jumps into the water at his first European Senior Championships and has marked Los Angeles 2028 on his calendar
Aukan Goldin, a 19-year-old Israeli swimmer, is preparing for the European Championship in Paris. His name, derived from the South American term "warrior," suits him well, as he is known for his mental prowess on the pool. At the age of 6, Goldin began his swimming journey at Maccabi Nahariya, eventually transitioning into a professional career.
He specializes in backstroke after discovering it at the age of 12, after years of swimming freestyle and butterfly. His parents, Eitan and Danka, both have a connection to the water - his father competes in triathlons and his mother in diving. Goldin credits his parents for pushing him to become a swimmer, maintaining a strict diet and sleep schedule even as a young child.
His move to the academy at 16 marked a significant change, with morning practices at sunrise becoming the norm. He left Israel due to the security situation in the north and the better support system at the Wingate Institute. Currently studying economics and business administration at the University of California, Berkeley, Goldin will compete in the 100-meter and 200-meter backstroke at the championship.
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