April 2025: Age Group Swimmer of the Month- Matthew Tao

Matthew Tao has made tremendous strides during his time with Alto. He has been swimming in Age Group Silver for the last 3 seasons, and is now a member of Age Group Gold under Coach Richie.

This season, Matthew was a key member of the 10 & Under Boys 200 Medley Relay that broke the Alto Team Record with an impressive time of 2:07.27 at the Far Western Championships. The record-setting relay team included Matthew Tao, Nathan Wu, Lucas Liu, and Noah de Haan. Matthew broke the individual 10 and under boys record in the 200 Breast with a 2:52.79 at Alto Rock the Blocks Invitational. 

Individually, Matthew had an outstanding championship season. At Age Group Championships, he placed in the top 3 in both the 50 Breast and 100 Breast, and he continued his success at Far Westerns with a 3rd place finish in the 100 Breast.

His consistent attendance and the focused effort he brings to every session set him apart. Whether it’s an intense main set or technique work during warm-up, Matthew approaches each practice with purpose and determination. 

Best Part of Swimming with Alto: My Friends
Favorite Meet You’ve Competed in with Alto: Jan 2023 SSF Meet
Go-to Motivational Quote: “Go Big or Go Broke”
Hobbies: Swimming, Video Games, Cards, TV, Anime Grinding, Sleep
Favorite Books: Solo Leveling or Black Clover
Pets: Pet Rock