Vlad Morozov

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HardCore Swim of the Week: Vlad Dips Under 48 in Russia

Full Name:	Vladimir Morozov
Nickname(s):	Vlad
Born:	June 16th, 1992
	Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia
Nationality:	Russia
Status:	Active

Vladimir Morozov Born June 16, 1992 in Russia, Vladimir Morozov is a 2012 London Olympian and NCAA Champion when he swam as a USC Trojan. Morozov moved to the U.S. when he was just a freshman in high school - he attended Torrance High School and chose to swim for USC, where he studied Economics. High school During his senior year at Torrance High School, Swimming World Magazine named Morozov the 2010 Male High School Swimmer of the Year after breaking two national high school records in the 50 freestyle and the 100 freestyle. University of Southern California Morozov earned multiple accolades as a swimmer for USC. As just a freshman he was a four-time All-American and was named the 2011 Pac-10 Newcomer of the Year. In his second year at USC Morozov repeated his four All-American honors, finishing in the top eight of the 50 and 100 freestyle. He was only the second Trojan in history to finish in the top eight of the 50 freestyle back-to-back years. In his junior season, Morozov became the first person to ever swim under 18 seconds in the 50 freestyle even though it was a relay split. He also broke Cesar Cielo's 100 freestyle NCAA and U.S. Open Record, taking …

HardCore Swim of the Week: Vlad Dips Under 48 in Russia

Vlad’s 47.93 made him the first swimmer of 2013 to go under 48 seconds in long course, and continues his trajectory toward an international podium. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

Makovich breaks 400 IM junior record on final day of Russian Champs

On the final day of the Russian National Championships 17-year old Semen Makovich stole the show breaking the Russian junior national…

Sinkevich Crushes Russian Record in 200 Breast on Day 3 of Russia Cup

Two Russian Records went down on Thursday in Kazaan: one to Vyacheslav Sinkevich and one to Vlad Morozov.

14-Year Old Ustinova Faster Than Missy at Same Age on Day 2 of 2013 Russian Cup

Arkady Vyatchanin went toe-to-toe in the men’s 100 backstroke final, and a young women’s backstroker put up an amazing time in the 200. (Stock Photo: Tim binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Vyatchanin Tops Morozov in Semis; No Zueva in Women’s 200 Back

Arkady Vyatchanin took the top seed in the men’s 100 back semi-finals over Vlad Morozov (above), while Olympic silver medalist Anastasia Zueva didn’t swim the 200 backstroke. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Premature Look: Returning Points for 2014 Men’s NCAA’s

Can Connor Jaeger and the Michigan Wolverines repeat? Photo credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com

Post-NCAA Championships Big Question #2: Who Was the Swimmer of the Men’s Meet?

Let’s take a look at all of the criteria that go into selecting a swimmer of the year; also how many nicknames can we come up with for Vlad Morozov in 20 seconds? Find out in Big Question #2. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Just the Beginning: Why This Year’s Amazing Performances Will Soon Be Average

Chris DeSantis looks into swimming’s crystal ball to see how this past weekend’s performances might stack up in a few years. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Vlad Morozov Has New Goals for Long Course…

Vlad Morozov reveals his goald for this summer…

2013 Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Day 3 Photo Vault

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

Night 3 Recap, Top 5 from Finals

3 NCAA records, 4 guys under 1:40 in the 2 back and an epic mile from a leader of the National Championship team. Epic final night.

Vlad Morozov rips the fastest 100 freestyle ever

Vlad Morozov after his epic :40.76 on night number 3 of the Men’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Records Fall By the Handful as Michigan Roars to 12th NCAA Title (Finals Recap)

Michigan’s Connor Jaeger already has a 500 free title under his belt. A win in the mile would almost seal-up a team championship for the Michigan Wolverines. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Vlad Morozov Breaks Cesar Cielos’ NCAA Record in 100 Free

Vlad Morozov now has a record that will officially go on the books – the fastest ever 100 yard freestyle. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Michigan, USC Have Shots at History in Day 3 Finals Sessions

Cristian Quintero (above) and USC could make the most diverse relay championship lineup we’ve ever seen, and Michigan could become the winningest program in NCAA history. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)