WHAT TO EXPECT

Jason Lezak has been the go-to guy on for U.S. relays since 1999. After he and the men 400m freestyle relay teams won silver at the 2000 Olympics and bronze at the 2004 Olympics, coaches turned to Jason to anchor the 2008 team. He didn't disappoint.  Lezak & split of 46.06 is the fastest EVER in the sport. He powered to the wall earning gold in world-record time for the U.S. 

Rick Ehrlich, Team USA Swim Chairman for the 20th World Maccabiah Games is proud to announce that Olympic gold medalists and Maccabiah Alumni Lenny Krayzelburg and Jason Lezak will join Team USA for the 20th World Maccabiah Games as Maccabi Ambassadors. Both will be jumping into the pool for two exhibition relays during the Finals of the Swimming Competition.  

“I am excited to go back to Israel for the Maccabiah Games as an Ambassador to help other athletes maximize their performance and their experience,” Lezak said.

The Maccabiah Games is more than an international sporting competition; it is a celebration of Jewish culture, unity and pride. ISRAEL CONNECT, Maccabi USA’s unique cultural and educational program takes place for seven days prior to the start of the Games. All Juniors, Youth, Open and Paralympic athletes participate in the program where they have the opportunity to tour historical and religious sites, take part in cultural identity seminars and train with their teams, all while developing lifelong relationships.

Watch Jason Lezak split the fastest relay split in the history of the sport.