Brennan Morris (born November 2, 1990, in

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) is an American swimmer.

Career

At the 2009 US National Championships and World Championship Trials, Morris placed second in the 1500 m freestyle with a time of 15:13.47, earning a place to compete at the

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. Morris placed 15th at the World Championships with a time of 15:16.47. He holds

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records in the 500, 1000, and 1650 yard freestyles and the 400 yard IM. Morris was named MAAC Most Outstanding Swimmer for the third consecutive year in 2012.

Personal life

Morris trains at the

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with coach Bob Bowman and Michael Phelps. He attended

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, where as a freshman he became the first Greyhound swimmer to achieve an NCAA 'B' qualifying time.

Personal bests (long course)

References

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* * 1990 births Living people Sportspeople from Albany, New York American male swimmers College men's swimmers in the United States Loyola Greyhounds athletes {{US-swimming-bio-stub