Aaron Peirsol

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"My life has been no downs, just ups…knock on wood. So far, it's been all right."

Aaron Peirsol Named Head Coach at Alma Mater Newport Harbor High School

Aaron Peirsol has worn many hats in the world of water, and this week he’s added one more to that…

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Katinka Hosszu Sets Meet Record in 100 IM, American Record in 4×50 Medley Relay Falls

Katinka Hosszu cleared yet another meet record this morning with her morning swim in the 100 IM.

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Waikiki Roughwater Swim Photo Vault

It’s one of the world’s most iconic open water swimming races for many reasons – the water temperature is ideal…

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Swim Speed Secrets For Swimmers and Triathletes

SWIM SPEED STROKES breakS down the pull, kick, core movement, and timing of elite swimmers PVK, Rebecca Soni, Aaron Peirsol, Rowdy Gaines, Ashley Whitney, Vlad Morozov, Ariana Kukors, Andrew Gemmell, Laura Sogar, Nicolas Fink, Elizabeth Beisel, Doug Reynolds & Melanie Margalis.

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Grevers Breaks Pan Pacs Record in Prelims of the Men’s 100 Back

You wouldn’t know it by hearing enthusiasm from the crowd or the announcer at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre on…

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Aaron Peirsol Still Loves Watching Backstroke – Video Interview

Meet Record: 1:53.08 – Aaron Piersol – 2009, World Record: 1:51.92 – Aaron Piersol – 2009, American Record: 1:51.92 – Aaron Piersol – 2009, US Open Record: 1:53.08 – Aaron Piersol – 2009

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5 great open water swims in the U.S. for your swimming calendar

It’s that time of year up here in the northern hemisphere; summer time! With hot weather, lot’s of daylight and warmer water it’s big time open water season. With that in mind here’s some of our favorite open water swimming events.

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Aaron Peirsol to Begin Work as Newport Beach “Rookie” Lifeguard on Saturday

According to local paper the Daily Pilot, World Record holder and 5-time Olympic gold medalist Aaron Peirsol will begin a new…

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Ask Chloe Sutton

If you have any questions that you would to ask Chloe Sutton, just post to the comments here, Tweet @SwimSpray, post to SwimSpray’s Facebook, or email [email protected] with your question. SwimSpray will post the answers next week.

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Arena Grand PrixView Featuring Peirsol Offers Opportunity for Local Swimmers

As part of its continuing commitment to growing the sport of swimming in the USA, Arena will offer local children and fans in the Mesa area an up-close opportunity to celebrate the famed athletes participating in the Arena Grand Prix at Mesa next week.

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Chun to lead new Lindenwood University – Belleville Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Program

Wherever Mandy Chun seems to go teams sprout up. Last year the energetic young coach got Maryville University’s women’s program off…

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Olympic Icon Aaron Peirsol to Host Arena Grand PrixView in Orlando

5-time Olympic gold medalist Aaron Peirsol: “We all need to remember why we fell in love with this sport, and I hope I can help send that message through this event series.”

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Olympic Icon Aaron Peirsol Breaks Down Arena Shark Tank at the Arena Grand Prix (Video)

Olympic champion, Aaron Peirol, is an Arena Ambassador. Peirsol works with Arena USA to promote the sport at the grassroots level. He and Olympic peer, Matt McClean, along with Rowdy Gaines, hosted an event to engage youth swimmers from the Austin area.

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2014 Arena Grand Prix in Austin, Day 3 Photo Vault

Many thanks to Rafael Domeyko, rafaeldomeyko.com, for these beautiful swimming photos. Featured Image: Olympic Champions Aaron Peirsol)

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Matt McLean Offers Insight on NBAC & Explains his Takeaway From the 2012 Olympics (Video)

Matt McLean drills down on training at Bob Bowman’s NBAC. Training has been challenging, but perfect for his goals moving toward the 2016 Olympic Games.

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