Emily Seebohm

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Full Name:	Emily Seebohm
Nickname(s):	C-Bomb
Born:	June 05th, 1992
	Adelaide, Australia
Nationality:	Australia
Status:	Active

Emily Seebohm is a backstroke specialist from Australia. She is an Olympic, World, and Commonwealth champion. Born in the city of Adelaide, Seebohm is most known for her dominance in backstroke, but she's also pretty versatile, competing in the IM events, freestyle and butterfly. She loves horses, spending time with friends and family and going shopping. Seebohm recently moved to train with Brisbane Grammar Swimming under Coach David Lush. Fun Facts After her swimming career Seebohm wants to work within the fitness industry -- her favorite sporting team is the Melbourne Storm. Her favorite movie is Mean Girls, and her favorite place to go on vacation is Bora Bora. Early Career Seebohm first made headlines in 2007, when she made Australia's World Championship Team at just 14 years old. At the Australian Championships that year, she picked up a win in the 100m backstroke, which served as the selection for Worlds. At the meet in Melbourne, she swam on the 400m medley relay, winning gold, and finished fourth in the 100m backstroke. 2008 Right after her breakout season Seebohm competed at the 2008 Brisbane Catholic Schoolgirls Championships breaking the Commonwealth and Australian Records in the 50m backstroke. Later that year she broke the World Record in the …

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2016 Australian Short Course Championships Photo Vault

Men’s 200m freestyle final podium featuring Cameron McEvoy (center), Daniel Smith (left) and Kyle Chalmers (right).

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