Natalie Coughlin

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"I don't have any superstitions, but what I always travel with is my pillow and my coffee."

Picks: The Legend vs. The Future in the Women’s 100 Back

Full Name:	Natalie Coughlin
Born:	August 23rd, 1982
	Vallejo, CA
Nationality:	USA
Status:	Active

Natalie Coughlin Natalie Coughlin—or Queen Natalie, as perhaps she should henceforth be called—was born in Vallejo, California, in 1982. Coughlin lives in California with her husband, Crow Canyon Sharks Coach, Ethan Hall. She has dogs, enjoys cooking and eating good food, and she also appeared on Dancing with the Stars in 2009. She continues to train at Cal Berkley but switched from the women's team to train with the men ahead of the Rio Olympics. Background and Early Success Coughlin began her illustrious swimming career at age 6, and by the time she was a high school student Coughlin achieved national recognition. She set national high school records in both the 200-yard IM and the 100-yard backstroke, which would soon become one of her best events. In 1998, at age 16, Coughlin qualified for every single event at summer nationals, proving her talent and versatility. NCAA Career Under renowned coach Teri McKeever at the University of California, Coughlin made history as the first female to ever swim the 100-meter backstroke in under one minute in 2002. She is a three-time NCAA Swimmer of the Year and three-time Pac-10 Swimmer of the Year. She won 12 NCAA titles and upheld an undefeated dual meet record throughout her collegiate …

Picks: The Legend vs. The Future in the Women’s 100 Back

Missy Franklin and Natalie Coughlin will duke it out in Omaha in the 100 back (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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(Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

The Weekend that Was in Swimming

Garrett McCaffrey helps you sort through what happened on one of the busiest racing weekends of the year.

The International Field Dominates on Final Night in Santa Clara.

Takeshi Matsuda was one of three Japanese swimmers to takes wins on Sunday night. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

Vollmer Perfectly Consistent in Finals on Day 2 at Santa Clara

Dana Vollmer took a pair of wins on Friday in Santa Clara. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Nathan Adrian in the prelims of the 100 free at the 2012 Santa Clara Grand Prix

Vollmer Singes Friday Morning in Santa Clara

Dana Vollmer wasn’t messing around in prelims in Santa Clara. (Photo Courtesy: Melissa Lundie)

The Calamity of the Women’s 200 IM at Trials; Phelps-Lochte III

“200 IM Olympic Trials Preview: Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte will thrill and chill the Omaha crowd.” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Last Dress Rehearsals before Trials

Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin will be in Austin, while Kosuke Kitajima and Stephanie Rice will be in Santa Clara. Some of the biggest names from this summer’s games are in action this weekend. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

5 Things to Watch at 2012 Santa Clara Grand Prix

Even without Phelps and Lochte, Tyler Clary should get a good test in the 400 IM in Santa Clara. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Natalie Coughlin, Olympic Preview

Natalie: “100 back, fly and free are my focus. I’m still testing the 200 IM…not sure if I’ll swim it in Omaha.” (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

11 Section Records Go Down as San Ramon Girls; Campolindo Boys win in NoCal

Chelsea Chenault and Madison White had starpower, but Campolindo’s Steven Stumph stole the show. (Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Sprint News 5/14/12: Thompson to the Hall; SwimMAC Adds Another

Baker heads to Charlotte, And Michael Phelps and Natalie Coughlin caused some buzz at the #mediasummit

Katie Ledecky after 800 free at 2012 Charlotte UltraSwim Grand Prix

Ledecky Joins Class of Nation’s Elite in 800 Free to Wrap Charlotte

“A the Charlotte Grand Prix, 15-year old Curl Burke swimmer Katie Ledecky has gone from “great for her age” to a bona fide national star.” (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

Phelps Wraps up GP Career on Saturday in Charlotte

On night 3 of the Ultraswim we saw a top 2012 time from Rebecca Soni and a coming out party for Katie Ledecky. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)