By: RILEY OVEREND

Before Jordan Litz was dazzling on Broadway as Fiyero in the hit musical Wicked, he had dreams of becoming an Olympic swimmer.

Litz grew up in Stockton swimming for Lodi City Swim Club and Lodi High School. He went on to compete for San Joaquin Delta College for two seasons, capturing California community college titles in the 200-yard breaststroke, 200 IM, and 400 IM in 2009. Litz then transferred to Fresno Pacific, winning NAIA crowns in the 200 IM (1:49.35) and 400 IM (3:55.24) in 2012.

Later that year, he placed 91st in the 200 breast (2:21.04), 88th in the 200 IM (2:07.13), and 82nd in the 400 IM (4:32.98) at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials.

Full article: Jordan Litz's Journey From NAIA Swim Champion to Broadway Star on 'Wicked' (swimswam.com)