Josh Schneider
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| Full name | Josh Schneider | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 USA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born |
January 11, 1988 Cincinnati, Ohio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Swimming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Strokes | Freestyle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | SwimMAC Carolina (MAC-NC) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Josh Schneider (born January 11, 1988) is an American swimmer. He is a two-time medallist at the Short Course Worlds and a former American record holder in the 50 m freestyle (short course).[1]
Swimming career
As a college swimmer at the University of Cincinnati, Schneider was a one-time NCAA champion, winning the 50-yard freestyle in 2010.[2]
At the 2010 FINA Short Course World Championships, Schneider won the bronze in the 50 m freestyle.[3] Schneider, who was swimming in lane eight, only qualified for the final after winning a swim-off against Australian Kyle Richardson.[4] Schneider also earned a gold medal in the 4×100 m medley relay for his contributions in the heats.[5]
Schneider has also won the inaugural two editions of the RCP Tiburon Sprint Classic, a 50-yard freestyle match race held in the backyard pool of swimming philanthropist Tod Spieker, in which the winner claims a $10,000 grand prize.[6]
He currently swims with Swim MAC Carolinas with head coach David Marsh along with Cullen Jones and many other notable elite swimmers.
Personal
Schneider was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1988, the son of Greg and Sue Schneider. He is a 2006 graduate of Taylor High School in North Bend, Ohio. In high school, besides swimming, he also participated in track, golf, and football. Schneider attended the University of Cincinnati and graduated in 2010, majoring in business. Schneider is sponsored by TYR.[7]
References
- ↑ "Men's short course meters American records as of December 19, 2010" (PDF). Swimming World Magazine. Retrieved 2010-12-22.
- ↑ "Cincy's Josh Schneider Shocks World, Wins 50 Free". Swimming World Magazine. 2010-03-26. Archived from the original on 2011-02-27. Retrieved 2011-02-27.
- ↑ "2010 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) - Men's 50 metre freestyle (final)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-12-19.
- ↑ "Josh Schneider breaks American record at World Championships in Dubai". wcnc.com. 2010-12-21. Archived from the original on 2010-12-22. Retrieved 2010-12-22.
- ↑ "2010 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) - Men's 4 × 100 metre medley relay (heats)" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 2010-12-19.
- ↑ RCP Tiburon Sprint Classic official website
- ↑ "Industry News: TYR Signs Josh Schneider". Swimming World Magazine. 2011-01-04. Archived from the original on 2011-02-27. Retrieved 2011-02-27.