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02/03/2012 A Conversation with Emily Brunemann

National Team member Emily Brunemann took a break from training on a recent visit to Colorado Springs and shared her thoughts on the upcoming Open Water National Championships and the Olympic Trials in Omaha.

02/03/2012 Tyler Clary: Portal to London

It’s been nearly two years since Tyler Clary decided to forego his final season at the University of Michigan. Now, as the 2012 Olympic Trials quickly approach and his goal of making his first Olympic team comes more clearly into view, he’s more sure than ever that he made the right decision to put himself in the best position to fulfill his lifelong dream.

02/02/2012 O'Brien Participates in National Team Coach Enrichment Program

National Group Coach Tim O'Brien of Nitro Swimming took part in USA Swimming's National Team Coach Enrichment program. O'Brien took a few minutes to share his thoughts from the experience.

02/02/2012 The Buzz: Katie Hoff in a Better Place

She was an hour and a half late for our interview. I don’t blame her. She was in the midst of unpacking after a cross-country move, settling into her new Naples, Fla., apartment. Just six months before the Olympic Trials, Katie Hoff has changed teams, locations and coaches.

02/01/2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Swim Invitational Highlights

Earlier this month Nu-Finmen Swimming held their 31st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Swim Invitational at the Nassau County Aquatic Center in Long Island, NY. This video includes highlights of the meet and an interview with the founder of the invitational Robert Trotman. Visit metroswimming.org for full meet results.

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Chad La Tourette

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SWIMMER STATS

NAME: Chad La Tourette
DOB: October 7, 1988
HOMETOWN: Mission Viejo, Calif.
BIRTHPLACE: Livermore, Calif

Career Highlights

Finished fifth in the 1500m free at the 2011 FINA World Championships ... At the 2011 ConocoPhillips National Championships, took sixth in the 800m free ... 2010 National Champion in the 1500m free … finished fourth in the 5K open water swim at 2008 Open Water Worlds ... placed fourth in the 10K at the 2007 Open Water World Championship Trials ... finished 10th in the 5K and 13th in the 10K at the

2007 Open Water National Championships ... captured two Gold medals at the 2007 World University Games in the 800m free and 1500m free

World Champs History

2011: 5th 1500 Fr, 6th 800 Fr

Pan Pacs History

2010: Silver, 1500m FR; Silver, 800m FR

WUGs History

2009: Silver, 800m FR-R(pr); 7, 200m BR ... 2007: Gold, 800m FR/1500m FR

Duel in the Pool History

2009: Silver, 800m FR; 4, 400m FR

U.S. Nationals History

2010: 1, 1500m FR; 4, 400m FR ... 2005 Spring Nationals Male Rookie of the Meet.

NCAA History

2011(Jr): 2nd 1650y Fr, 6th 500y Fr ... 2010 (So): 1, 1650y FR ... 2009 (Fr): 2, 1650y FR

2007 World Rankings

78th, 400m free; 5th, 800m free; 11th, 1500m free

Fun Facts

High School

Mission Viejo HS ’07

College

Stanford '12

Future Professional Aspirations

Something in business

Parents

Ken and Pam

Sibling(s)

One younger brother (Matthew) and one younger sister (Megan)

Sports Played Before Swimming

Soccer, baseball, water polo

Nickname(s)

Frenchie … “People thought I was a real Frenchman, so they started calling me Frenchie even though I have only 1/8 French heritage.”

Pet(s)

Two dogs (Fluffy and Haley)

Hobbies Outside the Pool

Golfing, fishing, going to the beach, nintendo

Ultimate Way to Relax

Listening to the 80s classics ... "relax.”

Most Influential Person

Parents ... "They've supported and respected all my decisions."

Training Stats

17,000 meters/yards per day, 4 hours a day, 6 days a week

Academic All American

Favorites

Music: Reel Big Fish, Mighty Mighty, Bosstones, The Specials, The Clash, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Daft Punk ... movie: Star Wars - A New Hope ... TV: Lost