Fun Facts
High School
Newport Harbor HS '02
College
Texas '06
College Major
Government
Parents
Tim and Wella ... father is a mortgage broker, and mother is a retired dental hygenist
Sibling(s)
Younger sister (Hayley) swam at Auburn and was a member of the National Team … Aaron and Hayley became the only sibling duo to medal at the same World Champs when Hayley took silver in the 1500m free, followed by Aaron's gold in the 100m back, both on July 22, 2003 ... older stepsister (Erin) ... stepbrother (Greg) is the same age
Sports Played Before Swimming
Water polo, basketball, baseball, soccer
Nickname(s)
Pinesol
Hobbies Outside the Pool
Reading, going to the beach
Ultimate Way to Relax
Going to the beach
Charities
Is an ambassador for the Surfrider Foundation, working to increase awareness of beach and coastal environmental issues ... is a spokesman for Oceana, the largest international organization solely dedicated to ocean advocacy ... serves as a "clean water ambassador" for the Global Water Foundation
Training Stats
Swims 10,000 meters/yards per day, 3 hours a day, 6 days a week
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Gave up future college eligibility after 2004 NCAA Championships … youngest American (age 15) to break two minutes in 200m back, which he did first at 1999 Spring Nationals
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Enjoys surfing when he’s near the ocean; favorite places: the Wedge in Newport Beach, Calif., for body surfing, and a small beach in Nosara, Costa Rica
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At the 2006 Nationals, both Aaron and his sister Hayley won national titles on the same day (Aug. 5) as Hayley captured her first national title in the 1500m free and Aaron won his 11th national title in the 200m back
Favorites
U.S. city: Newport Beach, Calif. ... int'l destination: Barcelona ... musician: Mason Jennings ... favorite summer activity: surfing