Gavin Landreth

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Gavin Richard Landreth (born June 19, 1987 in La Jolla, California) is an American swimmer who specializes in the breaststroke. He is 6'5" (195.6 cm) tall and weighs 215 lb (97.7 kg).

[edit] College career

Despite transferring after signing a swimming scholarship offered by Arizona State, he did rank in some of Arizona State top men's swimming times. His 100 breast ranked 10th all-time (56.03), as well as his 50 split on the 200 medley relay, which turned out to be one of the fastest in school history (24.5).

Landreth's well-known for his unique style of breaststroke, which incorporates a kick that is much wider than the other swimmers, as well as a much longer upper body stroke.

At the 2006 NCAA National Championships, Landreth lowered both his times in the 100 yard and 200 yard breaststroke to 56.03 in the 100 and 2:00.74 in the 200.

[edit] Personal

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PERSONAL:
High School: La Costa Canyon High School
College: University of San Diego
Future Professional Aspirations: Go to med school, and become an Anesthesiologist
Parents: Richard and Leslie … Richard works in Commercial Real Estate, and Leslie was an All American NCAA swimmer at Arizona State University
Notable Relative(s): Uncle (Greg Graffin) lead singer of Punk Rock band Bad Religion
Started Swimming: Age 10
Sports Played other than Swimming: Football, basketball
Nickname(s): Rooey
Pet(s): One dog (Brick)
Hobbies Outside the Pool: Playing Basketball, hanging with friends
Ultimate Way to Relax: Go to the beach
Most Influential Person: Father (Richard Landreth) for raising me the way he did
U.S. city: New York City
Favorite Band: Dave Matthews Band
Famous Athlete:Kevin Garnett; "I love his passion for the game."