11550 N Meridian St., Suite 260, Carmel, IN 46032
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Diversity Equity
Inclusion
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Anthony Ervin, 3x Olympian, 3x Olympic Gold Medalist
Anthony Ervin grew up in Southern California. He chose Cal-Berkeley for college and after his freshman year made the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. In Sydney, he tied for the gold medal in the 50 freestyle. A few years later, Anthony became NCAA champion and World Champion. Disillusioned with the rapid success and sport’s demand, Anthony retired and disappeared for almost 10 years. While teaching swimming and working jobs to sustain himself he realized he missed his life as a professional swimmer. The technique and attitude training he gave to his swimmers in lessons made him think about a comeback. In 2011 he moved back to Cal Berkeley and started showing up with the men's team training. Just a year later Anthony qualified for the 2012 London Olympic Team and got 5th in the 50 freestyle. At the 2016 Olympics, Anthony upset the world and won Gold in the 50m freestyle, 16 years after his first gold medal. At 32 years old he became the oldest man in history to win an individual gold medal. After 3 Olympic Games, 4 Olympic medals and numerous American and World Records, many consider him one of the fastest swimmers ever.
Camp Goals: To empower athletes from ethnically under-represented populations and their coaches to:
1. Demonstrate the viability of multicultural success in swimming within Indiana.
2. Recognize performance excellence at each level of the sport.
3. Realize the benefits and values of participation in swimming.
4. Become positive leaders and role models for other swimmers from multicultural backgrounds.
5. Show that any athlete from any background is accepted
Within our LSC:
Indiana Swimming Mission Statement for DEI & Disability: Indiana Swimming Commits to removing barriers for our members of underrepresented populations through education, innovative programming, and support for growth and long-term success in life through swimming.
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DISABILITY
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