Breeja Larson

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2013 Women’s NCAA Picks: Breeja Breaststroking Toward History

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 …

2013 Women’s NCAA Picks: Breeja Breaststroking Toward History

Texas A&M’s Breeja Larson got all she could handle in both breaststrokes at SEC’s. Will anyone be able to touch her at Nationals? (Credit: Janna Schulze)

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Photo Vault: Texas A&M Successful In Their First SEC Championship Meet

A pair of buglers await on the diving platform to play the National Anthem at the SEC Championships. Texas A&M put on quite a show as hosts of their first ever SEC Championship swim meet. (Credit: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)

Longhorn Laura Sogar Happy with Final Swim in Texas Pool, 200 Breast, 2:05.25

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

Florida Men Snap Auburn’s Streak; Georgia Women are SEC Champions

Auburn sprinter Marcelo Chierighini successfully defended his 100 freestyle title on Saturday Night. (Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulze)

SEC Day 5 Up/Mid/Downs (Final Day): Florida, A&M Women In a Battle for 2nd Place

Texas A&M coach Steve Bultman have found themselves setup for a big battle tonight with Florida for 2nd-place at the 2013 SEC Championships. (Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)

Chierighini Takes Top Seed in 100 Free; Breeja Breaks Championship Record in Final Prelims Session at SEC’s

Marcelo Chierighini took the top seed in the 100 free, but the A&M men showed upset potential for the 400 free relay. (Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulz)

Breeja Larson Breaks American Record, Sets BIGGER Goals – Video Interview

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

25 Strokes and a Record: Breeja Breaks American, NCAA, U.S. Open Record in the 100 Breaststroke

Breeja Larson even surprised herself with a new American Record on Friday night. (Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulze)

Texas A&M Women Set Three SEC Records on Friday Night at SEC Championships

Cammile Adams (left) and Caroline McElhany (right) celebrate after going 1-2 in the women’s 200 fly. (Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulze)

Day 4 SEC’s Ups/Mids/Downs: A&M, Tennessee Women Look to Make a Move on Top 3 Tonight

A surprise drop from Brooke Watson from Tennessee gave the Volunteers a second A-finalist in the women’s 200 fly. (Photo Courtesy: Janna Schulze)

2013 SEC Women’s Championship Fan Guide: Olympians, Olympians, Everywhere

Florida’s Elizabeth Beisel is one of 6 U.S. Olympians swimming at just the women’s SEC Championship meet. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Breeja Breaks Minute for 6th Time This Season; A&M Men Win Tough Battle Over LSU

The Texas A&M Aggies continued a successful first season in the SEC on Saturday by toppling the LSU Tigers. (Photo Courtesy: Liz Dittmer)

Auburn Remains Undefeated After Completing Sweep of Texas Teams Against A&M

Auburn’s Olivia Scott had a good swim in her best event, the 100 fly, but also beat out a pair of stars in the 200 free. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Laura Sogar is Hitting her Senior Stride

Coming off two national championships, Laura is headed to Turkey to be part of the US team at SC World Championships. (Swim Pic Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)