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Tiburon Sprint Classic: Schneider VS. Ervin Dream Matchup (And 6 Other Stars Aspiring to Victory)

What’s the dream matchup in the final? There isn’t a bad matchup among these, but I would love to see Josh Schneider match up against Anthony Ervin. Schneider screams intensity; the former high school football player is a phenomenal athlete and gets geared up for races like few swimmers are capable. Ervin is at the opposite end of the spectrum, always calm, always under control, very much a “thinker’ and a “cerebral” swimmer who relies on absolutely perfect technique. Read more about Tiburon Sprint Classic: Schneider VS. Ervin Dream Matchup (And 6 Other Stars Aspiring to Victory)

Ervin moves on in 50; Phelps-Lochte II on tap

London, England – Anthony Ervin auctioned off his gold medal for winning the 50-meter freestyle at the 2000 Sydney Olympics to aid victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami.

Now, he wants another one.

"Hopefully I can make that happen in the next two swims," he said.

Ervin swam the fourth fastest time in heats for the 50 free Thursday morning and will go again in the evening, when the Aquatics Centre will also host the second head-to-head race between Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte. Read more about Ervin moves on in 50; Phelps-Lochte II on tap

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