David Plummer

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2013 Worlds Trials Preview: Up-and-Comers Chasing Grevers, Plummer

Full Name:	David Plummer
Born:	October 09th, 1985
	Norman, Oklahoma
Nationality:	U.S.
Status:	Retired

David Plummer David Plummer was born to parents Dan and Kathy Plummer on Oct. 9, 1985 in Norman, Okla. A former Minnesota student-athlete Plummer is a World Championships medalist and a 14-time NCAA All-American. Plummer is one of four boys -- his brothers Roy, Ryan, and Nate are all swimmers as well. In 2016 he finally became an Olympian at the age of 30 after the disappointment of missing the selection in 2008 and 2012. He finished second in the 100 meter backstroke to qualify for Rio, but his journey was less than conventional. In the four year run up to Rio, Plummer juggled a busy family life with work and his training. His wife, Erin Forster, was at med school while Plummer was coaching high school swimming. All this and two young sons, Will and Ricky who was born just weeks before the trials. But Plummer still found time to train so he could realize his dream of becoming an Olympian. Youth swimming Plummer attended and swam for Westmoore High School in Oklahoma where he won multiple Oklahoma state titles. In his senior year in 2004, Plummer posted the fastest high school 100-yard backstroke in the United States. College swimming Plummer attended the University of …

2013 Worlds Trials Preview: Up-and-Comers Chasing Grevers, Plummer

David Plummer just missed out on an Olympic birth last summer. Can he hold off the field next week in Indianapolis to secure a spot on Team USA?

Drew teDuits Rising Backstroke Star, Video Interview

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Ryan Murphy, Confident He Has Shot at US Worlds Team

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Jessica Hardy wins third event at Charlotte Grand Prix

Jessica Hardy won her third event of the meet taking the women’s 50 freestyle in a time of 25.09. Hardy won…

Charlotte Grand Prix; Day three prelims

The men’s 50 freestyle final will see five Olympians battle it out for the top spot Anthony Ervin, Cullen Jones, Marcelo Chierighini, Ricky Berens and Tyler…

“Lochte calls me Colossus”

Matt Grevers says being 6’8″ comes in handy at the end of races like the 100 back at the Mesa Grand Prix. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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)

David Plummer, after 100 back at the MN Grand Prix

David Plummer talks about his 100 yard backstroke at the Minnesota Grand Prix. David has been on the USA National …

MN Grand Prix: David Plummer: powerful message for all in this one!

This is something you will want to read, to understand how a champion thinks, even after their darkest hour. David…

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)

Emotions run high at Olympic Trials

Dear Katrina, At Olympic Trials, how do these athletes deal with such heights of emotion? From the agony of defeat…

Dana Vollmer Wins Women’s 100 Fly Final; Coughlin 7th

Last summer, when Tim Binning took this picture, these two were just great young swimmers. Fast forward a year, and it’s game-on (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Is David Plummer still an underdog?

Nick Thoman, US Olympic Trials Preview

“Thoman faces-off with David Plummer, Matt Grevers and many more in the men’s 100 backstroke at US Olympic Trials in Omaha.” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Cordes, Wanland Win Breaststrokes to Close Swimvitational

Ashley Wanland swam a season-best to win the women’s 100 breaststroke. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)