Breeja Larson

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Breeja Larson making the most of her trip home

Born:	April 16th, 1992
	Mesa, Arizona
Nationality:	United States
Status:	Active

United States Olympic gold medalist Breeja Larson was born on April 16, 1992 in Mesa, Arizona to parents Kjell and Marni. High School The breaststroker comes from a large family--Larson has six sisters. She lettered in three sports at Mountain View High School--softball, track and field, and swimming--but didn't commit seriously to swimming until age 17. Although she became a serious swimmer later than most Olympians, Larson's talent was apparent immediately; her best high school times were a 1:02.1 in the 100 breast, 23.68 in the 50 free, and a 51.12 in the 100 free. Larson holds Mesa Aquatics Club team records in every breaststroke event, both yards and meters. College (Texas A&M) After Larson graduated from Mountain View in 2010 she chose to attend Texas A&M to further her swimming career. Her first taste of success on the national level came at the 2011 NCAA Division 1 championships when she was second in both the 100 and 200 breast. Her times in those events--58.51 and 2:06.18--were both Texas A&M school records. As a sophomore on the Aggies swim team, Larson was the 2012 NCAA Division 1 champion in the 100 breast with a time of 57.71. This was a NCAA, US Open, and American …

Breeja Larson making the most of her trip home

Breeja Larson talks about her win in the 100 breast on Night 3 of the Mesa Grand Prix, swimming in front of her home crowd, her adjustment to long course, and her disappointing 2nd place finish in the 200 breast at Women’s NCAAs.

Ledecky Swims to World Leader in 800 Free; Breeja Completes Breaststroke Sweep

Nobody even sniffed Katie Ledecky in the 800 free as she closed the meet with a world-leading 8:20. (File Photo from Olympic Trials: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Katie Ledecky Blows Away 400 Free Field, Day 1 of Mesa Grand Prix

Nobody even came close to Katie Ledecky, who put up the world’s second-fastest 400 free this year despite the mid-season meet. (File photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Yearly NCAA Awards Roundup: A Conference by Conference Look

The conference Swimmer, Diver, Freshman, and Coach of the Year awards are out…

Breeja Larson; Huge Roster of Olympians to Highlight Inaugural Mesa Grand Prix

Olympian Breeja Larson will return home to Mesa for this month’s Grand Prix stop. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

2013 Women’s NCAA Swimming and Diving, Full Recap, Photo Vault

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

SwimSwam Parent Cam @ the 2013 Women’s NCAA Championships

Garrett McCaffrey talks with the parents of some of the top swimmers at Women’s NCAAs. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Engine Women’s NCAA Pick ‘Em Contest: It’s Time for a Tie-Breaker

Natalie Hinds’ third-place finish in the 100 free was the one outcome that really surprised our contest entries on the final day. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Sogar Shocking Senior Sendoff, NCAA 200 Breaststroke Victory

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

Georgia Women Break Records to Win NCAA Championship; Cal 2nd; Tennessee 3rd

The lead was Georgia’s, and the expectation was for a title, but you know that Allison Schmitt kept the mood light in Indy as Georgia took #5 (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Day 2 Recap: The Bulldogs Can Taste It

Garrett McCaffrey and Price Fishback recap night 2 from Indianapolis at the Women’s NCAA D1 Swimming and Diving Championship. (Photo courtesy © Tim Binning/ TheSwimPictures.com)

Leverenz Confirms That She Has a “Cold”, and Other Post-Meet “Quick Quotes”

Cal’s Caitlin Leverenz (right) won the women’s 200 IM title despite battling a cold all week at this meet. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

2013 Women’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Day 2, Photo Vault

Elizabeth Beisel celebrates her 400 IM win at the 2013 Women’s NCAA Championships. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

Engine Pick ‘Em Contest: Bueller. Bueller. Bueller Takes the Lead

A man named Bueller took over the overall lead, while 4AggieFans (and we assume 4BreejaFans) won the daily prize on Friday in the Engine Pick ‘Em Contest (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Breeja Larson sets meet record in the 100 Breaststroke

It might not have been the record that Breeja, and the rest of us, had in mind but she still managed to defend her title in the 100 breast. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)