In addition, Lenny had to cope with language problems, and to study English rapidly in order to understand his coaches' instructions.

[4] His coach at Santa Monica recognized his talent and recommended him to Mark Schubert at the University of Southern California.

He also played an important role in helping the American team win a gold medal in the 4 × 100 m relay with a new world record of 3:33.73.

[6] After the Olympics Krayzelburg decided to skip the 2001 World Championships that took place in Fukuoka, Japan, in order to focus on the 2001 Maccabiah Games in Israel.

In addition, he wanted to fulfill a childhood dream by visiting the holy land, and lifting the American delegate flag during the games' opening ceremony.

[8] A couple of months later he had to undergo surgery on his left shoulder, following a fall while running on a treadmill, after which he had to take a year off swimming.