Vlad Morozov

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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 …

Picks: Phelps Holds the Key to American 400 Free Relay

Michael Phelps will have to be the Americans’ silver bullet if they want to clip the Aussies. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimpictures.com)

Russia Names 32 Swimmers to 2012 Olympic Team

As their Junior squad was preparing to dominate in Belgium, the Russian federation has announced a 32-swimmer roster that will…

Anderson and Ziegler Showdown on Grand Challenge Final Day

(Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

Medal Hopefuls in Moscow and Mission

Garrett Reports on this past week of racing around the world, and he’ll bring it to you like he’s running down the French on the anchor leg of the 4×100 Free Relay… in world record time. (Photo Courtesy: Melissa Lundie)

Zueva Breaks 59; Efimova Upset to End Russian Trials

It was a wild day of highs and lows at the end of the Russian Olympic Trials. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Grechin Wins 50 Free on Day 4 in Russia

The men’s 50 free was the highlight of Russian Trials so far. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Le Clos could swim 8 events in London!

Garrett tells you everything you need to know about Russian and South African trials, and he does it faster than the winning 200 free time from either meet.

Morozov Tops 100 Back Semis in Russia

Vlad takes the top seed into the 100 back final (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

CHAMPS! Cal Men Make a Double-Double in 2012

Cal won their 2nd-straight NCAA Championship in upset-fashion. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Cal Tears Away to Surprise Lead on Day 1 at Men’s NCAA’s

The Cal Men’s 200 free relay win was the beginning of a dynamite night in Federal Way.

Five Big Questions for Night 1 at Men’s NCAA’s

David Nolan will be seeking the 1:41 200 IM in tonight’s finals session. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Roller-Coaster Day 1 Prelims Session Sees Feigen Take Top Seed

Texas’ Jimmy Feigen took the top seed individually in the 50 free, and also led Texas to the top 200 free relay time.

2012 Men’s NCAA’s Day 3 Picks/Predictions

Cory Chitwood is ready to defend his 200 back title for a three-peat, but David Nolan will be gunning for him. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Michigan Tops The Classic at SMU; Morozov Steals Swimmer of the Meet Honors Despite DQ

The Michigan men won their 4th-straight edition of The Classic at SMU, but this year was probably the closest edition…

2011-2012 NCAA Mid-Season Updates: Pac 12

Men’s Swimmer of the Semester – Cory Chitwood, Arizona – Chitwood was unbelievable at the Texas Hall of Fame Invitational…