American competitive swimmer Townley Haas’ parents, are Channing Haas and Lori Haas. Here is everything we know about them.
Townley Haas is an American competitive swimmer specializing in freestyle events. A successful swimmer, he won an Olympic Gold Medal in 4 × 200 m freestyle relay from the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Enrolling at the University of Texas at Austin in 2019, he graduated in 2019. During his time at college, he was a 10-time NCAA Champion, a 17-time All-American, and a 3-time NCAA team champion.
Current Cali Condors representative in the International Swimming League, Townley is the former American record holder in the 200-yard freestyle, with a time of 1:29.50. Before Condors, he used to swim at Nova of Virginia Aquatics (NOVA).
Moreover, he has qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Apparently, he will be competing in the 200-meter freestyle on 25 July 2021, with the final on July 27. The 4×200-meter freestyle relay is on July 27, with the final on July 28.
Who Are Townley Haas Parents?
Townley Haas’ parents are Channing Haas and Lori Haas.
Lori is the Virginia state director of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence and one of the organizers of Virginians for Responsible Gun Laws. A shut-at-home mother for 19 years, she hasn’t always been an advocate for gun violence. Her daughter, Emily, was shot not once but twice, which led her to this tireless fight against gun violence.
She is also a part lobbyist, part activist, part policy wonk, and full-time firebrand advocate for changing America’s gun laws. She has worked with former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine and maintains a tight schedule raising funds and awareness.
As for Townley’s father, Channing, nothing particular has been revealed. However, he is surely excited and genuinely happy about his son’s success in recent years.
Channing and Lori have been married for over two decades and raised three children.
Channing Haas And Lori Haas: Nationality And Ethnicity
As for Channing Haas and Lori Haas’ nationalities, they seem to be American.
Their ethnicity isn’t disclosed to the public. However, research suggests that Haas is a German and Dutch surname also Jewish (Ashkenazic), usually from Hase or de Haas, the German and Dutch words for hare.
Whatever Channing and Lori’s ethnic background may be, they certainly have transcended their differences and had a successful marriage so far.