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Shields, Atkinson Set Sights On World Cup Dubai

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 …

Shields, Atkinson Set Sights On World Cup Dubai

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