Tyler Clary

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Golden Goggles: Award Winners

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 …

Golden Goggles: Award Winners

The young girls–Missy Franklin and Katie Ledecky–both won two awards each Monday night.

30 Coaches Share $330,000 in Coaches Incentive Program

Dave Salo is one of thirty coaches awarded in USA Swimming’s Coach Incentive Program. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

The University of Michigan Men’s Swimming Photo Vault

Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

Michael Phelps relaxes in the Maldive Islands

SwimSwam’s Favorites for 2012 Golden Goggles Awards

Michael Phelps is a shoe-in for the Male Athlete of the Year award, but check out our favorites for the other 6 voted honors. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

The Swimming Art Photo Vault

Ryan Lochte, backstroke, 2012 Indianapolis Grand Prix (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

Tyler Clary Skips White House Visit To Race Cars, Lands on TMZ

Swim News: Tyler Clary test drives race cars, and more! (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

The Eric Shanteau Photo Vault

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

USC Adds Jon Urbanchek as Volunteer Assistant

Dave Salo won’t be the only legendary coach stalking the decks at the McDonald Swim Center next season. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

The USA Swimming National Team Photo Vault

Jason Lezak, Olympic Icon, 2008 4×100 free relay savior, against Flag Art (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

The Tyler Clary Photo Vault

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

The Best Swimmer Endorsement Deals

“Anthony Ervin’s Baby Tattoo Parlor” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

The Nick Thoman Photo Vault

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com

Dear Katrina most inspirational moment

Dear Katrina, Who or what most inspired you at the pool for 2012 Olympic Games? As we watch the 2012…

The 2012 London Olympic Photo Vault Is Open

Missy Franklin, Dana Vollmer, Rebecca Soni, Allison Schmitt, Women’s 4x100m Medley Relay gold medalist and world record holders, 2012 Olympic Games, August 4th (Photo Credit: US Presswire)

Day 6 Finals Recap, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

An unbelievably fast final in the 200 breast was just one of the thrilling races in London on Thursday night.