Hayley Peirsol
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Hayley Reide Peirsol is an American long-distance swimmer. She swam under Brent Lorenzen with Irvine Novaquatics prior to attending Auburn University
. She has also trained with Club Wolverine at the University of Michigan
under Bob Bowman
. Hayley was the third woman in history to ever break 16 minutes in the 1500 meter freestyle. However, she has recently retired from swimming and now hopes to compete in the 2012 Olympic Games in the triathlon. Hayley is currently training under former World Champion triathlete Siri Lindley in San Diego and Malibu California for different parts of the year. In May 2009 she took second place in her first ITU race which was in her brother's hometown of Austin, Texas.
Her brother, American backstroker Aaron Peirsol
, is an Olympic
gold medalist.
Auburn University
Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state. Auburn was chartered on February 7, 1856, as the East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts...
. She has also trained with Club Wolverine at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
under Bob Bowman
Bob Bowman
Bob Bowman may refer to:*Bob Bowman , swimming coach for Michael Phelps*Bob Bowman , retired Air Force pilot, and democratic candidate for Florida's 15th congressional district...
. Hayley was the third woman in history to ever break 16 minutes in the 1500 meter freestyle. However, she has recently retired from swimming and now hopes to compete in the 2012 Olympic Games in the triathlon. Hayley is currently training under former World Champion triathlete Siri Lindley in San Diego and Malibu California for different parts of the year. In May 2009 she took second place in her first ITU race which was in her brother's hometown of Austin, Texas.
Her brother, American backstroker Aaron Peirsol
Aaron Peirsol
Aaron Wells Peirsol is a former American swimmer who specialized in the backstroke. He is a three-time Olympian and seven-time Olympic medalist . As part of the American team, he holds the world record in the 4×100-meter medley relay...
, is an Olympic
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
gold medalist.
Best times
- LC 400 m Free - 04:06.31, 2006 ConocoPhillips National Championships, 1 August 2006
- LC 800 m Free - 08:26.45, 2006 ConocoPhillips National Championships, 5 August 2006
- LC 1500 m Free - 15:57.36, 2006 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, 17 August 2006
- LC 400 m Individual Medley - 04:48.30, 2002 ConocoPhillips National Championships, 12 August 2002
External links
- USA Swimming athlete bio: Hayley Peirsol
- 20 Questions with Hayley Peirsol at USA SwimmingUSA SwimmingUSA Swimming is the national governing body for competitive swimming in the United States. It is charged with selecting the United States Olympic Swimming team and any other teams which officially represent the United States, as well as the overall organization and operation of the sport within the...
- Biography at Auburn UniversityAuburn UniversityAuburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state. Auburn was chartered on February 7, 1856, as the East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts...