March 2025: Age Group Swimmer of the Month- Noah de Haan

Noah joined Alto this short course season and has shown great strides with Age Group Silver. Noah thrives when racing alongside his teammates, consistently stepping up to deliver his best efforts in high-pressure moments.

At Spring Age Group Championships, he demonstrated his competitive spirit by surpassing his personal best in the 50 freestyle during the 200 freestyle relay, dropping a full second off his previous time.

Noah was a part of both 10 and under relays that broke the Alto team records at Age Group Champs. 

10 & Under Boys 200 Freestyle Relay: 1:54.79
Nathan Wu, Carlos Li, Noah de Haan, Lucas Liu

10 & Under Boys 200 Medley Relay: 2:09.89
Noah de Haan, Matthew Tao, Nathan Wu, Lucas Liu

Congratulations, Noah, on your incredible performances and well-earned achievements! We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!

Most challenging workout you’ve done with Alto: 2x400 Freestyle
Favorite meet you’ve competed in with Alto: Spring Age Group Champs
Most surprising thing you’ve learned while swimming with Alto: I can swim a 28.00 in the 50 Free
Favorite Pre-Race snack: Banana
Favorite a way to celebrate after a race: Do a backflip from the block (Note: the coaches do not encourage this)
Favorite Books: Big Nate and Harry Potter
Hobbies: Swimming, Surfing and Soccer 
Favorite Foods: Bananas and Ramen Soup