USA Artistic Swimming and Classroom Champions launch partnership to inspire the next generation on the road to LA28
Los Angeles, CA (August 20, 2026) - USA Artistic Swimming and Classroom Champions are proud to announce a new partnership that will bring four U.S. National Team athletes into classrooms as mentors for the 2026-2027 school year.Through this partnership, students will connect with artistic swimmers who share what they have learned in and out of the pool, helping kids build confidence, perseverance, leadership and teamwork. It is also an opportunity to highlight the role athletes can play beyond competition, while continuing to expand the visibility of artistic swimming and invest in youth development.
Meet the Team USA Artistic Swimmer athlete mentors:
- Jaime Czarkowski – Paris 2024 Olympic silver medalist, four-time World Championships medalist, and multiple World Cup medalist.
- Elle Santana – 2024 World Junior Champion in the Acrobatic Team event and member of the 2025 World Championships squad.
- Anita Alvarez – Three-time Olympian, Paris 2024 Olympic silver medalist, four-time World Championship medalist, and five-time USA Artistic Swimmer of the Year.
- Ana Martinez – Retired Senior National Team member, World Cup gold medalist, 2024 U.S. National Champion, and former Mexican National Team athlete from Mexico City, Mexico.
"Artistic swimming has taught me so much about resilience, teamwork and believing in yourself, even when things don't go as planned," said Jaime Czarkowski, Paris 2024 Olympic silver medalist. "I'm excited to partner with Classroom Champions because it gives us the opportunity to share those lessons with students and hopefully inspire them to chase their own goals with confidence.”Throughout the school year, these athletes will be paired with Los Angeles classrooms through Classroom Champions’ proven K-8 curriculum. Students will hear directly from athletes who understand what it means to set goals, manage pressure, work as a team and keep going when things get tough.“We are so proud to partner with Classroom Champions,” said Adam Andrasko, CEO of USA Artistic Swimming. “Their mission and values align with ours. Olympic and Paralympic sport can change lives and Classroom Champions has developed a direct and impactful program to position our inspirational athletes to do exactly that.”The partnership also creates an opportunity for students to learn more about artistic swimming while reinforcing that the lessons learned through sport carry far beyond the pool.“As Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Olympic Games, we are excited to partner with USA Artistic Swimming to connect local students with athletes who are training for that moment right here in their own community,” said Seth Rosenzweig, CEO of Classroom Champions. “These athletes have incredible stories to share about perseverance, teamwork and overcoming challenges, and we are proud to help bring those lessons into classrooms where they can inspire the next generation.”To learn more about Classroom Champions, click here: Classroom Champions.
About USA Artistic Swimming:
USA Artistic Swimming is the national governing body for the sport of artistic swimming in the United States, recognized by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Dedicated to growing, supporting and advancing artistic swimming at every level, USA Artistic Swimming serves athletes, coaches, officials and clubs across the country while developing elite athletes to represent Team USA on the world stage. From grassroots participation to Olympic excellence, the organization is committed to fostering a strong, inclusive and sustainable future for the sport. Following Team USA’s historic silver medal performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, USA Artistic Swimming continues to build momentum toward the LA 2028 Olympic Games while inspiring the next generation of athletes and elevating the visibility of artistic swimming nationwide.About Classroom Champions:
Classroom Champions is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping K–8 students build the confidence, perseverance, and fundamental skills they need to excel and reach their potential in school and beyond. Since 2008, we’ve partnered with Olympic, Paralympic, professional, and collegiate athletes to educate and inspire students across North America. Our unique curriculum blends life skills with elite athlete mentorship, helping students develop a Champion Mindset—one that embraces challenges, fosters perseverance, and invests in personal growth.Headquartered in both Boston, MA, and Calgary, AB, Classroom Champions is committed to creating a future where every student has the tools to find their inner champion. For more information, visit classroomchampions.org and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn at @classroomchampions and X at @classroomchamps.
USA Artistic Swimming is the national governing body for the sport of artistic swimming in the United States, recognized by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Dedicated to growing, supporting and advancing artistic swimming at every level, USA Artistic Swimming serves athletes, coaches, officials and clubs across the country while developing elite athletes to represent Team USA on the world stage. From grassroots participation to Olympic excellence, the organization is committed to fostering a strong, inclusive and sustainable future for the sport. Following Team USA’s historic silver medal performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, USA Artistic Swimming continues to build momentum toward the LA 2028 Olympic Games while inspiring the next generation of athletes and elevating the visibility of artistic swimming nationwide.About Classroom Champions:
Classroom Champions is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping K–8 students build the confidence, perseverance, and fundamental skills they need to excel and reach their potential in school and beyond. Since 2008, we’ve partnered with Olympic, Paralympic, professional, and collegiate athletes to educate and inspire students across North America. Our unique curriculum blends life skills with elite athlete mentorship, helping students develop a Champion Mindset—one that embraces challenges, fosters perseverance, and invests in personal growth.Headquartered in both Boston, MA, and Calgary, AB, Classroom Champions is committed to creating a future where every student has the tools to find their inner champion. For more information, visit classroomchampions.org and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn at @classroomchampions and X at @classroomchamps.