Elizabeth Beisel

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Full Name:	Elizabeth Beisel
Born:	August 18th, 1992
	Saunderstown, R.I.
Nationality:	United States of America
Status:	Active

Elizabeth Beisel Born Aug. 18, 1992 Elizabeth Beisel is originally from the small state of Rhode Island. She was born to father, Ted and mother, Joan Beisel, who also was a swimmer at the University of Rhode Island. Beisel is an IM and backstroke specialist, but she's extremely versatile with the ability to swim really anything, including distance free, butterfly and breaststroke. Personal life With her unique personality, Beisel has made headlines thanks to her hearty laugh and humor. She uses that humor to lighten up any situation, and especially to keep her mind light and enjoying the moment before a big race. Beisel one day hopes to work in front of the camera, with her dream career being a sports reporter at ESPN. She grew up with a dream of being an anchor on the Today Show, but would be happy working at a local news station. Early swimming career Beisel began swimming at age 5, when she began as a diver, but quickly switched the sport she now loves. She showed prominence at an early age -- by just 13 years old, she was a member of the U.S. National Team. She was known early on for her 200-meter backstroke abilities. At age 14, …

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

2012-2013 College Swimming Previews: Beisel Joined by Great Incoming Class for No. 10 Florida

Elizabeth Beisel will be in contention for three National Titles for the Gators next season. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Florida Women Grab British Jr. National Champion Jess Thielmann

The Gator women are now matching their men with a big injection into their distance group.

Friday Olympic Finals Recap presented by Swimoutlet Team Divison

Missy Franklin Destroys 200 Back World Record, Splits Compared

Franklin picks up her third Olympic gold medal, with one more race to go

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)

Friday’s Olympic Finals Preview, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin finish off their individual schedule tonight. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

Day 6 Finals Recap, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

An unbelievably fast final in the 200 breast was just one of the thrilling races in London on Thursday night.

Clary Upsets Lochte; Phelps Completes History on Day 6 Finals

Tyler Clary Celebrates his upset victory in the men’s 200 backstroke. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

“Workaholics” Anders Holm weighs in on Olympic Village & More

Anders: “Nathan Adrian’s got the star-potential, that James Bond-like thing…a giant in a tuxedo.” (Photo credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

Phelps Begins Last Run at Olympic Three-Peat in 100 Fly Prelims

Michael Phelps is still seeking individual gold at this meet, and enters still as the favorite in the men’s 100 fly. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Thursday’s Olympic Finals Preview, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Phelps and Lochte part 2. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

Day 1 Finals Recap, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Spolier alert: If you’re waiting to watch the NBC broadcast on delay, you should wait to watch this video too. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

Lochte Tops 400 IM as Phelps Misses Podium; China’s Ye Breaks WR

Lochte broke the grill out as he accepted the first gold medal of the 2012 Olympic swim meet. (Photo Courtesy: US Presswire)