Anthony Ervin

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Day 6 Finals: Michael vs. Ryan in 200 IM (Recap)

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 …

Day 6 Finals: Michael vs. Ryan in 200 IM (Recap)

Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps squared-off in a tie-breaker matchup in the men’s 200 IM on night 6 (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Nathan Adrian is the eyes for Anthony Ervin

Nathan Adrian had the 2nd fastest time in the prelims of the 50 free (22.06).

Anthony Ervin Posts the fastest American 50 of the Year

Anthony Ervin was the only man under 22 (21.83) in the prelims of the 50 freestyle.

Day 6 Prelims Recap: Anthony Ervin Breaks 22-Seconds in 50 Free

Anthony Ervin, pictured from the Indy GP, is finally clicking. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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(Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Garrett McCaffrey helps you sort through what happened on one of the busiest racing weekends of the year.

Park Makes it 4 for 4 at Santa Clara

Tyler Clary won two events and Tae Hwan Park took his 4th title on Saturday night at Santa Clara.

Vollmer Perfectly Consistent in Finals on Day 2 at Santa Clara

Dana Vollmer took a pair of wins on Friday in Santa Clara. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Nathan Adrian in the prelims of the 100 free at the 2012 Santa Clara Grand Prix

Vollmer Singes Friday Morning in Santa Clara

Dana Vollmer wasn’t messing around in prelims in Santa Clara. (Photo Courtesy: Melissa Lundie)

Anthony Ervin tuning up for Trials

Garrett talks to Tony about his training trip in Colorado Springs and his goals going into Omaha. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

Anthony Ervin Says Hi to Gary…and Dave.

I mean, it’s Anthony Ervin. You should read this.

Katie Ledecky after 800 free at 2012 Charlotte UltraSwim Grand Prix

Ledecky Joins Class of Nation’s Elite in 800 Free to Wrap Charlotte

“A the Charlotte Grand Prix, 15-year old Curl Burke swimmer Katie Ledecky has gone from “great for her age” to a bona fide national star.” (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

Dealing with an Overcrowded Omaha

USA Swimming has made some changes in the format at Olympic Trials. Garrett McCaffrey tells you about it and everything else that happened in the sport of swimming this past weekend.

Stanford’s Simmons Tries Hand at 400 Fly

Elaine Breeden, meanwhile, took the much shorter 100 fly title in less than a minute.

Cal Sprinters Gearing Up for 50 Free Trials

Nathan Adrian will be one of two men with a seed time under 22 seconds. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)