Jacob Pebley (born September 17, 1993) is a retired American competition swimmer who specializes in the backstroke.

The two and a half year battle he saw his mother endure inspired him to live with the same determination and compassion.

Growing up, Pebley swam for the Corvallis Aquatic Team under coach Rick Guenther and attended Crescent Valley High School prior to moving to the University of California.

[4] Coming out of high school as one of the top male recruits, Pebley committed to the University of California, Berkeley to swim under head coach Dave Durden.

At the NCAA Championships he finished second in the 200 yard backstroke, beaten only by his Cal teammate Ryan Murphy.

After disappointment over the time add and missing the Olympic team, Pebley refocused his goals towards the 2012 US Open at the end of the summer.

His top-six performances in the 100 and 200-meter backstroke earned Pebley a spot on his sixth, consecutive US National Team Roster for 2014–2015.

Shortly after Nationals, Pebley traveled to Gold Coast, Australia for the 2014 Pan Pacific Championships.

2015 World University Games In South Korea, Pebley finished more than a second faster than the rest of the field to take the 200 meter backstroke title.

Pebley finished second in the 200 meter backstroke behind his Cal teammate Ryan Murphy to punch his ticket to Rio.

Oregon native Pebley was a natural fit for non-swimming brands like Portland Gear (apparel) and Bliss Nut Butter (health and wellness).

Oregon has always been close to Jacob's heart, as he often enjoys trips to the Rogue River with his family and even chose that location to propose to his long time girlfriend, Nikki.