Tom Shields

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Full Name:	Thomas Allen Shields
Born:	July 11th, 1991
	Panama City, Fla.
Nationality:	United States of America
Status:	Active

Tom Shields is a 2x Olympian, 2x Olympic champion, 3x world champion, and 2x Pan American champion in competitive swimming. Tom Shields is an American butterfly and freestyle specialist hailing from Huntington Beach, California. Shields has bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, and currently holds the American record in the 50-meter butterfly, the 100-meter butterfly, and the 200-meter butterfly (all short course). Personal life Born to parents Tim and Jolene in Panama City, Florida, Shields moved to the west coast with his family when he was two years old, where he learned to swim by the age of three. He began swimming competitively for a local swim club when he was eight, progressing rapidly through level groups and time standards, emerging as “one to watch.” Before focusing all his energy and attention into competitive swimming, Shields dabbled in other sports and activities including boy scouts, baseball, basketball, tennis, water polo, even piano and the locally-renowned junior lifeguard program. Forever a fan of ocean recreation, Shields continues to enjoy surfing and bodysurfing during his free time. And while Shields is fond of his Southern California hometown, he currently enjoys living in Berkeley with his wife, Gianna. High School career In his …

WATCH: Day 4 Race Videos From TYR Fran Crippen Memorial SMOC

Check out race videos from day 4 at the Fran Crippen Swim Meet of Champions.

Shields, Kendall Post Impressive 100 Fly Wins On Day 4 of TYR SMOC

Tom Shields popped a solid 52.5 100 fly to win the event on the final day at the 2017 TYR Fran Crippen Memorial Swim Meet of Champions.

Weitzeil, McLaughlin Pickup Wins On Day 3 At TYR Fran Crippen SMOC

Abbey Weitzeil picked up a win in the 50 free at the TYR Fran Crippen Memorial Meet of Champions.

Watch: Day 2 Race Videos From TYR Fran Crippen Meet of Champions

Check out race videos from day 2 of the Fran Crippen Meet of Champions in Irvine.

2017 Atlanta PSS Psych Sheet Features Leading Contenders for USA’s Worlds Team

Katie Ledecky headlines an incredibly deep field that will be appearing at next week’s Atlanta stop of the 2017 Pro Swim Series.

Adrian, Shields Shine On Night 2 of TYR Fran Crippen Meet Of Champions

Nathan Adrian posted a time of 48.74 to win the 100 free at the 2017 Fran Crippen Memorial Swim Meet of Champions in Irvine, CA.

Mesa Roundup: Links, Recaps, Videos, Prize Money and More

Chase Kalisz had an outstanding meet in Mesa, scoring lifetime bests in both the 200 fly and 200 IM.

Josh Prenot Takes Over Arena Pro Swim Points Lead After Mesa

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WATCH: Race Videos From Day 3 of the Arena Pro Swim at Mesa

The final day of racing saw swimmers compete in the men’s and women’s 200 fly, 100 breast, 100 back, and 200 IM. The distance swimmers stepped up for the men’s 1500 free and women’s 800 free.

2017 Arena Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

After a strong swim in the 400 IM on day two, Chase Kalisz will look to win two more events tonight in the 200 fly and 200 IM. He was the only swimmer to put up a time under 2:00 in the 200 fly in prelims.

2017 Arena Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Day 3 Prelims Live Recap

Follow along with the Arena Pro Swim Series in the final prelims session at Mesa.

Regardez : toutes les vidéos des finales à Mesa – jour 1

SwimSwam a fait une compilation des résultats de chaque épreuve et des vidéos des courses en « finale A » du premier jour à Mesa.

WATCH: Race Videos From the First 2 Days of Arena Pro Swim at Mesa

SwimSwam has put together all of the available videos of the championship finals in each event.

Tom Shields: “I haven’t been on my own like that since 2009” (Video)

It was Tom Shields‘ underwater coming off of the 50m mark of the 100 fly that separated him from the field. He won the event with a 52.42.

2017 Arena Pro Swim Series – Mesa: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

The third stop of the 2017 Arena Pro Swim series kicked off this morning in Mesa, Arizona. Final heats for the 100 freestyles, 200 breaststrokes, 100 butterflys and 400 freestyles will be stacked with Olympians and international stars.