Anthony Ervin

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2012 RCP Tiburon Sprint Classic, entire TV show

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 …

2012 RCP Tiburon Sprint Classic, entire TV show

Swim Photo Credit: Christopher James Thompson

Movember Swimming Photo Vault

Swim Photo Credit: MSV

Golden Goggles Red Carpet Gallery! (Pt. 1)

Anthony Ervin, a nominee for the perseverance award, in a sharp maroon-colored tux for tonight’s event. He is accompanied tonight by his mustache.

Jackson Roach, Director USA National Junior Team shares plethora of information

Jackson talks with Katrina Radke about how to make USA National Junior Team, how this group has helped bridge the…

Anthony Ervin preps for The Golden Goggle Awards w/ Eve & Candace

Swim Photo Credit: Eve and Candace

Anthony Ervin FINA World Cup Series Recap Photo Vault

Swim Photo Credit: Whitesmith Entertainment & AE

Dive Work with World Record Holder Roland Schoeman

One of the toughest things to teach in swimming is the dive. In this video, Roland Schoeman talks about how he sets up his start and what he’s focused on during this crucial part of a sprint race.

Katinka Back on Her Game, Triples To Kick Off Tokyo Stop of WC

Katinka Hosszu took her first day-1 triple since Stockholm this morning in Tokyo (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Katinka Hosszu Back to Old Form on Day 2 at Beijing World Cup

Katinka Hosszu won a pair of events on the final day in Beijing, plus had a very good time as runner-up in the 400 IM. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Shiwen Ye Drops 8th-Best 200 IM Ever With a Backstroke Twist

The Chinese took full advantage of the first Asian World Cup meet of the year, especially their youngest superstar Shiwen Ye.

A Unique Start to Tom Shields’ Senior Season

Swim News: After spending three weeks sharpening his skills on the World Cup Series, Tom Shields is back to defend the Cal Bear’s NCAA Team Title. (Swim Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

Anthony Ervin Working the World Cup Series

American Record Holder, Anthony Ervin is getting faster and faster through the 2012 FINA World Cup Series. (Photo courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

The Anthony Ervin Written SwimSwam Song

Swim News: Ervin delivers his original “SwimSwam Theme Song” for swimswam’s support of his Indiegogo fundraiser (Swim Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotography.com)

Franklin adds more Gold to the Golden Bears

The biggest blue chip is off the table, plus we’ve got all the headlines from the World Cup (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

The Swimmers’ Tattoo Photo Vault

Anthony Ervin rocks the sleeves (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)