Anthony Ervin

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Fast 50 Freestyles in France As Adrian Wins Bragging Rights Over Manaudou

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 …

Fast 50 Freestyles in France As Adrian Wins Bragging Rights Over Manaudou

Nathan Adrian, in a battle of Olympic sprint champions, topped Florent Manaudou in France on Saturday. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Adrian, Coughlin, Ervin to Race in French Meet; Latter Two in British Gas Open In Coming Weeks

Teammates Nathan Adrian and Anthony Ervin are taking a road trip this weekend. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

2013 Orlando Grand Prix Day 3 Finals: Missy Franklin Wins 200 Backstroke

Missy Franklin, and swimmer bun, signing autographs at the Orlando Grand Prix. (Photo Credit: GMM)

Orlando Grand Prix Day 3, Prelims: Murphy, Lochte and Clary Will Battle in 200 Back Final

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Ervin Wins the 50 Free, Gives His 4 Meet Competition Schedule

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Orlando Grand Prix Day 2 Final, Murphy Wins 100 Backstroke

“Ryan Murphy wins the 100 back in 54.92.” (Photo Credit: GMM)

2013 Orlando Grand Prix Swimming Photo Vault

“Ryan Lochte in the press room after his 100 backstroke…” (Photo Credit: GMM)

Day 2 Prelims, Orlando Grand Prix

Becca Mann of Clearwater Aquatics earned a couple more top spots during the morning session from the Orlando YMCA. (Swim Pic Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

Orlando Grand Prix Psych Sheets Out; Race Sizes Have Stabilized

The Orlando Grand Prix meet starts on Valentine’s day; meet standings to this point are above, courtesy of USA Swimming.

Anthony Ervin 50 Freestyle, 19.47, Video of the Race at Schroeder YMCA A+ Meet

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Anthony Ervin, Eugene Godsoe Break Meet Records at Schroeder A+ Meet

Anthony Ervin reflects on the balance between elite racing and connecting with the next generation of swimmers. (Stock Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

The Matt Targett Swimming Photo Vault

Matt Targett, Australian Olympic Swimmer and sprint specialist. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

Anthony Ervin Suffers in 100 Free, Longs for 50 Free at the Austin Grand Prix

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Nathan Adrian Talks about Breaking Matt Biondi’s 100 Free Record

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Ryan Lochte Talks about Returning to Competition in 2013

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