Anthony Ervin

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Coutts Breaks Two Commonwealth Records In Tokyo

Full Name:	Anthony Ervin
Born:	May 26th, 1981
	Valencia, California
Nationality:	American
Status:	Active

Anthony Ervin His arms are covered in colorful tattoos. He's been on three Olympic teams, albeit twelve years removed from the first to second. And he's got his own line of rock-and-roll t-shirts. He's Anthony Ervin, America's guitar-playing and staunchly individualistic pure-sprint freestyler. Ervin was born on May 26, 1981 in Valencia, Calif. His background represents the diversity of the United States, as he is of European Jewish descent on his mother's side and African American and Native American descent on his father's side. Growing up he was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, but that hasn't stopped him from swimming fast. His book, Chasing the Water, hit store shelves in 2016. College swimming Growing up, Ervin swam for the Canyons Aquatic Club in Santa Clarita before choosing to attend the University of California - Berkeley in 1999. As a Cal Bear Ervin dominated the NCAA Division I National Championships. During his tenure he was a three-time National Champion in the 100 free and 400 free relays, as well as a one-time National Champion in the 50 free. His achievements at Cal made him a 27-time NCAA All American. The FINIS athlete was named as an inductee to the California Berkeley Hall of Fame in 2015. 2000 Olympics In 2000, Ervin qualified …

Coutts Breaks Two Commonwealth Records In Tokyo

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Morozov wins, Ervin 2nd in 100 Free at the Singapore World Cup – Race Video

Race video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam Partner. Men’s 100 Free – 2013 FINA World Cup in…

Day 1 in Singapore Sees Two World Record Performances

South Africa’s Chad le Clos took down one of two World Record swims in Singapore.

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Alicia Coutts (left) is among a big Australian contingent that will pick up this meet in Singapore.

Morozov wins 50 Freestyle at Doha World Cup – Race Video

Morozov won the event posting a time of 21.03 followed by Schoeman who finished second in a time of 21.04. American Anthony Ervin finished third in a time of 21.23.

Vlad Morozov Wins 100 Freestyle At Doha World Cup – Race Video

Vlad Morozov wins his 4th straight 100 freestyle for this World Cup Series.

Morozov wins 50 free at Dubai World Cup – Race Video

Russian Vlad Morozov finished up his swept of the men’s sprint events winning the 50 freestyle with ease finishing in a time of 20.66.

Anthony Ervin Headlines Southern California Swimming’s Metro Committee Development Camp

“I really enjoy being here, back in Southern California where I started, talking to these kids. I wish I’d had something like this when I was their age,” said Anthony Ervin.

Dugonjic Returns to Cal to Join Post-Grad Group

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USA Swimming Announces 2013-2014 National Team

35-time World Champion, and 5-time Olympic Champion, Ryan Lochte headlines 111 swimmers on the 2013-2014 USA Swimming National Team. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)