Rob grew up .
Rob was a junior lifeguard in Southern California , swam through high school ( best events : backstroke and mid-distance freestyle ) , took a short break from the pool , then rejoined swimming through U.S. Masters Swimming in 2002 .
Growing up , Rob was a junior lifeguard in Southern California , swam through high school ( best events : backstroke and mid-distance freestyle ) , took a short break from the pool , then rejoined swimming through U.S. Masters Swimming in 2002 .