Anthony Ervin

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Schneider Wins Tiburon Sprint; Rowdy Bests Vanderpool-Wallace

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 …

Schneider Wins Tiburon Sprint; Rowdy Bests Vanderpool-Wallace

Josh Schneider conquered his second-straight Tiburon Sprint Classic title. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

Tom Shields to Replace Ricky Berens at Tiburon Sprint Classic

Tom Shields will be joining the field at the Tiburon Sprint Classic this weekend. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Tiburon Sprint Classic: Schneider vs. Ervin Dream Matchup (and 6 Other Stars Aspiring to Victory)

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2012 US Olympic Swimming Trials (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

Sprint News 9/1/12: Huge Recruiting Trips in Cal, Ervin Not Done Yet, A&M To Face 3 SEC Opponents

(From L-R) Missy Franklin, Leah Smith, Linnea Mack, Celina Li, and Kristen Vredeveld prepare to take in a Cal football game, as Tweeted by Smith.

USA Swimming Releases 2012-2013 National Team

USA Swimming has announced the 2012-2013 National Team roster, and as always it’s stacked with superstars like Nathan Adrian. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

The USA Swimming National Team Photo Vault

Jason Lezak, Olympic Icon, 2008 4×100 free relay savior, against Flag Art (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

The Ricky Berens Photo Vault

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“Anthony Ervin’s Baby Tattoo Parlor” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

What Changes Will Reshape the Sport Before Rio 2016

As Michael hands off to Missy, what fundamental changes might we see in swimming by 2016? (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

THE NEXT LAP?

Now that the 2012 Olympics have ended and we have had some time to reflect on what was certainly something…

The Nathan Adrian Photo Vault Is Open

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com

Dear Katrina most inspirational moment

Dear Katrina, Who or what most inspired you at the pool for 2012 Olympic Games? As we watch the 2012…

The Swim Bachelorette

“Nathan Adrian & Anthony Ervin make the Swim Bachelorette’s list.” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Americans Nearly Sweep, But for Big Upset by France’s Other Manaudou

American Katie Ledecky might have upstaged even Phelps and Franklin on Day 7 (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)