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Christine Magnuson’s Still Got it at Day 2 Prelims from Winter Nats

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 …

Christine Magnuson’s Still Got it at Day 2 Prelims from Winter Nats

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Winter Nationals Psych Sheets Released; Franklin & Lochte Among Many US Olympians

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SWIMSWAM POWERRANKINGS: Heated Battle for #2 Rages Behind Defending Champs Cal

If we did a power rankings for best victory poses in Omaha, Michigan’s Conor Jaeger would definitely be in the top 5. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Dive Work with World Record Holder Roland Schoeman

One of the toughest things to teach in swimming is the dive. In this video, Roland Schoeman talks about how he sets up his start and what he’s focused on during this crucial part of a sprint race.

A Unique Start to Tom Shields’ Senior Season

Swim News: After spending three weeks sharpening his skills on the World Cup Series, Tom Shields is back to defend the Cal Bear’s NCAA Team Title. (Swim Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

Franklin adds more Gold to the Golden Bears

The biggest blue chip is off the table, plus we’ve got all the headlines from the World Cup (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

Camille Muffat Misses WR By a Fingernail; Ervin Gets an American Record*

Anthony Ervin was one of two stars, in limited events, of the Berlin World Cup Series. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Seto Downs 400 IM World Cup Record; Mahoney Takes Second-Straight 200 Breast

Sean Mahoney Is on a two-meet hot streak in the men’s 200 breaststroke, while Katinka Hosszu stumbled a bit in Berlin. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

The George Bovell Swimming Photo Vault

Swim Photo Credit: Melissa Lundie, melissalundie.com

Pac-12 Foes Pick up Butterfliers Gutierrez, Richmond

A pair of sprinters/butterfliers will stay on the West Coast for Cal and Arizona this season. (Photo Courtesy:©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Hardy Walks Away With $3,500 from Moscow [Money Lists]

Jessica Hardy had a good meet in Moscow, where she won the 4th-most money of any competitor. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Americans To Swim 2 Sets of Relays in Moscow

Gunnar Bentz and 7 junior girls will join the American contingent in Moscow on Wednesday. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Katinka Triples (Again); Bovell Lights Up 100 IM on Day 1 in Stockholm

George Bovell’s win in the 100 IM is a personal best and the 8th-best of all time. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

New Women’s Points Leader at FINA/Arena World Cup Series

Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu no longer leads the FINA World Cup points standings, at least not by herself. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)