Athletes: Swimming, Tyler Clary

Hailed to be the next international star, Tyler Clary had a phenomenal year in 2009 breaking Michael Phelps’ American Record in the 400yd IM and breaking Ryan Lochte’s NCAA record in the 200yd backstroke one day later.  Also broke the American record in short course meters at the 2009 Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool in Manchester, England.

At the 2011 US Winter National Championships, Tyler earned National Titles in the 400 IM and the 200 Backstroke. He also earned a Silver medal in the 200 Butterfly positioning himself as one of the best Male Swimmers in America.

The 2009 NCAA Swimmer of the Year at the University of Michigan, Clary recently returned to train with legendary swim coach John Urbanchek at Fullerton Aquatics.  Clary excelled in both collegiate and international swimming, qualifying to swim the 200m butterfly and the 400m IM at the 2009 World Aquatics Championships in Rome. His performance at Worlds, taking the silver medal in the 400 IM and placing 5th in the 200 butterfly, earned him the breakout performer of the year award at the 2009 Golden Goggle Awards. In 2011 ,Tyler Clary proved once again to be a fierce competitor for Team USA at the Fina World Championships earning a silver medal in the 400 IM and a bronze in the 200 backstroke.

At the University of Michigan, Clary was a 3-time NCAA Champion. He majored in Computer Science and is interested in a career in robotics. Expect great things from Clary gearing up for 2012.

STATS

Birthday: 3/12/1989
Hometown: Riverside, CA
Residence: Fullerton, CA
Sport: Swimming

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• 3-time NCAA Champion
• American Record Holder
• National Team Member
• 2009 Breakout Swimmer of the Year