Ryan Cochrane

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Canada Games Off to a Fast Start

Full Name:	Ryan Cochrane
Born:	October 29th, 1988
	Victoria, BC, Canada
Nationality:	Canada
Status:	Active

Ryan Cochrane Ryan Cochrane was born in Victoria, BC, Canada on October 29, 1988. Cochrane was first exposed to the sport of swimming through Red Cross swimming lessons. He got his first taste of competitive swimming when he took part in an Island Swimming summer camp. It was not long before Cochrane moved up the ranks of the club and joined forces with Head Coach Randy Bennett.Cochrane and Bennett made a formidable pair. Cochrane's first taste of real success came at the Canada Games in 2005 where he won gold in the 800 and 1500 freestyle along with medals in three more events. His first success on the international stage came just one year later. International success At the 2006 Pan Pacific Championships, in his hometown of Victoria, Cochrane picked up a bronze in the 800 freestyle and finished fourth in the 1500 freestyle. That same year he also competed at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia where he finished fifth in the 1500 freestyle and eighth in the 400 freestyle. The next year Cochrane competed at the 2007 World Championships in Melbourne. He finished seventh in the 800 freestyle, 15th in the 1500 freestyle and 19th in the 400 freestyle. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics Cochrane …

Canada Games Off to a Fast Start

The 2013 Canada Games has gotten off to a fast start in Sherbrooke, Quebec. On the first day there were…

Sun Yang Continues Distance Domination with 1500 Free Win – Race Video

Sun Yang defends 1500m title. Footage is courtesy of SwimSwam partner Universal Sports Network. (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

Canada Report: Cochrane Mines for Mile Medals at 2013 FINA Worlds

“The final is one of those swims where I think anybody in it has a medal chance,” said Cochrane, who won silver in the 1,500 at the 2011 worlds and 2012 Olympics. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

Canadian Report, Day 7 – Caldwell Wins Bronze in 200 backstroke

Hilary Caldwell of White Rock, B.C., won a bronze medal in women’s 200-metre backstroke Saturday at FINA World Championships in Barcelona… (Courtesy Swimming Canada/Ian MacNicol)

2013 FINA World Championships Prelims Day 7 REAL-TIME Recap

Matt Grevers and David Plummer are back in action today in the 50m backstroke. (Photo Credit Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

Cochrane Could be 1st Canadian To Ever Win 6 Medals at World Championships

Ryan advances through the 1,500-metre with a time of 14:55.15. Cochrane will enter Sunday’s final in second position as he attempts to become the first Canadian to ever win six medals at worlds. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

Canadians, Day 6, Caldwell and Russell Qualify for 200 Back Final

The Canadian record Hilary Caldwell set in the 200-metre backstroke heats at FINA World Championships didn’t last long. The 22-year-old…

Sun Yang 800 Free World Championships – Complete Race Footage

Men’s 800 freestyle race footage is courtesy of swimswam partner Universal Sports Network. (Photo Credit: VIctor Puig, victorpuig.com)

Canadian Report – Day 4 – Cochrane Earns Canada’s First Medal

Ryan Cochrane earned Canada’s first medal of the 2013 FINA World Championships by placing third in the 800 freestyle…. (Photo Courtesy Swimming Canada/Ian MacNicol)

US Report Day 4: American Men’s Distance Swimming is Back

Connor Jaeger and Michael McBroom are bringing some style back to men’s distance swimming in the United States. (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com

Sun Yang 800 Free Worlds Win – Post Race Interview

Men’s 800 Freestyle – FINALS – 2013 FINA World Championships reported by swimswam / Braden Keith: This was not the two-man race…

World Championships, Day 4/Wednesday Finals Preview

Was Federica Pellegrini’s semi-finals performance in the 200 free for real? Is she back? (Photo: Victor Puig/victorpuig.com)

Canadian Report – Day 3 – Cochrane Set Up for a Strong 800

Two Canadians qualified for second swims on the third day of the FINA World Championships in Barcelona… (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

2013 World Championships Day 3 FINALS Real-Time Recaps

Olympic Champion, Matt Grevers, defends his 100 back crown, going 1-2 with teammate David Plummer. (Photo Courtesy: FINA)

2013 FINA World Championships Day 3 Prelims LIVE Recap

Katinka Hosszu will swim her third individual event, but fifth race overall today in the 200 freestyle – right next to Missy Franklin. (Image courtesy of FINA)