Yannick Agnel

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Jaeger, Hardy Safely Into Finals; Aussie Women Dominate Medley Prelims

Full Name:	Yannick Agnel
Nickname(s):	Le Squale - The Shark
Born:	June 09th, 1992
	Nîmes, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Nationality:	France
Status:	Active

Yannick Agnel, French freestyle specialist, was born on June 9, 1992, in Nîmes. His parents named him after tennis player, Yannick Noah. Between his sharp features, towering height, and impressive speed, Agnel is often known as Le Squale – in English, “the Shark.” Early international appearances He first arrived on the international radar in 2009, during European Junior Swimming Championships, where he posted European junior record times in both the 200 and 400-meter freestyle. He set his first national record in the 200-meter free in April 2010, and improved it in June of the same year. In August, Agnel performed strongly at the European Aquatics Championships in Hungary. He won gold in the 400 free, and swam in both freestyle relays, earning silver in the 4 x 100 and bronze in the 4 x 200. Finally landing at a large scale international meet – 2011 World Championships in Shanghai – Agnel helped France gain a silver medal in the 800-meter free relay. While he did not medal in his other events, he broke another French national record in the 200-meter free. 2012 Olympic Games Agnel rose to dominance during his first Olympiad in London. Of his four events, he won three medals, and even though he finished fourth …

Jaeger, Hardy Safely Into Finals; Aussie Women Dominate Medley Prelims

Jessica Hardy survived a tight 50 free prelim, though KLJ was nipped by a three-way swim off. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Adrian Shocks the Field, Wins 100 Free Gold by .01 in Day 5 Finals

On Wednesday, Nathan Adrian did something that no American has done in nearly a quarter of a century. (Photo Courtesy: US Presswire)

Ryan Lochte Handles Double Easily Through Preliminary Rounds

Ryan Lochte exerted little more energy than would a warmup on Wednesday morning (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Americans Top Medal Table at Halfway Mark; China 2nd

Allison Schmitt scored a big gold medal in the 200 free (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Olympic History Reversed on Americans in London

London has seen a rebalancing of the Olympic spirit. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Phelps Anchors American Relay for First Gold Medal of Olympics

The American men had big expectations upon them in Tuesday’s 800 free relay, and they delivered (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

Tuesday Finals Preview, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Will Michael Phelps become the most decorated Olympian of all time tonight? (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

Adrian’s Confidence Shows in 100 Free Prelims Swim

Nathan Adrian looked very good to take the top seed in the 100 free on morning 4 of the 2012 Olympics (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

4×200 Freeestyle Relay Preview: Video Special

Can the Americans redeem themselves against the French?

London Calling: Cesar Cielo to the Olympic Main Stage

Going into day four we’ve seen most of the swimming super stars in action, except one. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

Day 3 Olympic Finals Recap, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Matt Grevers and Missy Franklin both win Gold and carry on a strong tradition of USA backstroke dominance. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

Missy Arrives With First Gold in Day 3 Evening Session

Missy Franklin played her double perfectly, and earned her first ever gold medal (Photo Courtesy: US Presswire)

Men’s 4×100 Free Relay Recap: Video Special

Double Olympic Gold Medalist recaps last night’s relay

Armchair Olympic Coach, Create Your Historic 4×100 Free Relay

(Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

Day 2 Finals Recap, Presented by SwimOutlet Team Division

Ryan Lochte was unable to hold off Yannick Agnel and it was sweet revenge for the French in the 4×100 Free Relay. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)