Tyler Clary

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Minneapolis Grand Prix Day One Finals: Real-Time Results

Full Name:	Scott Tyler Clary
Born:	March 12th, 1989
	Redlands, California
Nationality:	United States of America
Status:	Active

Tyler Clary Tyler Clary is an American swimmer and Olympic gold medalist at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Clary won the 200m backstroke with a new Olympic record. In international competition, Clary has won 12 medals between the Olympics, FINA World Championships, Pan Pacific Championships, and Pan American Games. Tyler Clary began swimming when he was eight years old. In 2006, he competed in the FINA Junior World Championships and was named the male performer of the meet after winning four medals. At the time, his name was Scott Flowers, but he later legally changed his name to Tyler Scott Clary. He graduated high school in 2007 in Riverside, CA and began training with Fullerton Aquatics under Jon Urbancheck, better known as FAST Swimming, in Fullerton, CA. Clary enrolled at the University of Michigan and swam collegiately for three years before going professional. In that time, he was a three time NCAA Champion (400 IM in 2009 & 2010, 200 backstroke in 2009) and earned NCAA All-American honors 11 times. 2009 2009 was a great year for Clary -- At the NCAA championships, he broke Michael Phelps’ 400 IM American record and Ryan Lochte’s 200 backstroke American record. Later that year, he qualified for …

Minneapolis Grand Prix Day One Finals: Real-Time Results

Darian Townsend will battle Conor Dwyer for the men’s 200 free title at Minneapolis Grand Prix.

Minneapolis Grand Prix Day One Prelims: Conor Dwyer Qualifies For Three Finals

Conor Dwyer made yet another final after qualifying to swim the 200 freestyle and 100 breaststroke as he squeezed in ahead of Jakub Maly for the fourth seed. Dwyer swam a 3:49.50 compared to Maly’s 3:49.53.

Minneapolis Grand Prix: Dwyer Scratches 100 Breast; Top-Seeded Jaeger Drops 400 IM

Michigan post-grad Connor Jaeger has dropped the 400 IM final to focus on the 200 free.

Adrian and Clary among Olympians to compete at Minneapolis Grand Prix

Olympic gold medalists Nathan Adrian and Tyler Clary are among a solid group of big-name swimmers set to compete in the Grand Prix opener next week.

Remembering Kevin Perry at Southern California’s 6th Eponymous Invitational

The 6th Kevin Perry Invitational is taking place November 7-9, 2014 in Fullerton, California.

Ryan Lochte and Tyler Clary Headline 2014 Nico Sapio Trophy In Genoa, Italy – Photo Vault

Many thanks to Rafael Domeyko – rafaeldomeyko.com – for these great swimming photos.

Natalie Coughlin, Mehdy Metella Top Performers at 2014 Nico Sapio Trophy in Genoa, Italy

Natalie Coughlin won two races and earned the Top Female Performance for her 56.98 in the 100 back.

Americans Add Spark to Day 2 of 41st Nico Sapio Trophy in Genoa, Italy

The American stars took over the Italian meet in Genoa on Sunday, November 2.

2014 Trofeo Nico Sapio Photo Vault: SwimMAC Stars Shine in Italy

Many thanks to Rafael Domeyko – rafaeldomeyko.com – for these swimming photos.

USA Swimming Finalizes Rosters for 2015 World Championships

Katie Ledecky will swim four individual events at the 2015 World Championships in Kazan, Russia.

Vyatchanin Back in Action at Serbian Grand Prix

Vyatchanin Back in Action at Serbian Grand Prix

Tyler Clary to Replace Michael Phelps in the 200 IM at 2015 World Championships

Tyler Clary is not new to the team, but has added another event for the 2015 World Championships.

The Official SwimSwam Ballot for the 2014 Golden Goggles Awards

Katie Ledecky is a shoe-in for Female Swimmer of the Year at the 2014 Golden Goggles Awards. Most of the choices aren’t that obvious.

6 Reasons to get the New Speedo Fit app

#5 – Learn tips and techniques

2014 Pan Pacific Championships – Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Follow along for live updates from the final day of the 2014 Pan Pacific Championships.