Sydney Pickrem

Canadian National Championships Begin in Pointe-Claire

Full Name:	Sydney Pickrem
Nickname(s):	Syd
Born:	May 21st, 1997
	Oldsmar, Florida
Nationality:	Canada
Status:	Active

Sydney Pickrem is a competitive swimmer who represents Canada internationally. She is a 2x Olympian and an Olympic and world championship medalist. The Early Years Sydney Pickrem was born and raised in Florida but has dual citizenship with Canada. She was born on May 21, 1997 to Darren Pickrem, a former hockey player, and Elizabeth Pickrem. College - Texas A&M 2015-2016 At the 2016 NCAA Championships, Pickrem placed fourth in the 400 IM and seventh in the 200 IM. She also helped the Aggies' fourth place 4X200 Free Relay. 2016-2017 At the 2017 NCAA Championships, Pickrem placed fourth in the 200 IM missing the podium by less than a second. In the 400 IM, Pickrem finished second behind Ella Eastin. Pickrem also picked up another fourth place finish in the 200 Breaststroke, just .03 seconds behind third place finisher, Emily Escobedo of UMBC. 2017-2018 In 2018, Pickrem was more primed for success than ever, and it showed. She placed 3rd in both IM's and the 200 breast, going life time bests of 1:52.35, 3:59.05, and 2:05.79 in all 3. She was the top scorer of the meet for the Aggies, who placed 3rd overall. 2018-2019 Pickrem saved her best performance for last, once again swimming lifetime bests in all 3 individual …

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