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Michael McBroom

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Michael McBroom
Personal information
National team United States
Born (1991-05-16) May 16, 1991 (age 33)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubThe Woodlands Swim Team
College teamUniversity of Texas
CoachTim Bauer, Eddie Reese
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing the United States
World Championships (LC)
Silver medal – second place 2013 Barcelona 800 m freestyle

Michael McBroom (born May 16, 1991) is an American swimmer who specializes in long-distance freestyle events. He is a FINA World Championships silver medalist in the 800-meter freestyle and formerly held the American Record in the 800-meter freestyle.

Swimming career

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2012

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In 2012, McBroom missed out on making the Olympic Team by placing 7th in the 1500-meter freestyle and 8th in the 400-meter freestyle.

2013

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At the 2013 Phillips National Championships, which also served as the selection meet for the 2013 World Aquatics Championships, McBroom placed 4th in the 400-meter freestyle, and 2nd in the 800-meter and 1500-meter freestyle, qualifying for the World Championships.

McBroom broke out onto the international stage after capturing the silver medal in the 800-meter freestyle at the 2013 World Aquatics Championships with a time of 7:43.60, breaking the American Record in the process.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "15th FINA World Championships – Men's 800m freestyle". Omega Timing. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
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