Eric Shanteau An 11-time All-American at Auburn University, Eric was predominately an IMer in college. He finished 3rd in both the 200 and 400 IM at the 2004 Olympic Trials in Long Beach. In 2005 he won… + See More +
Eric Shanteau An 11-time All-American at Auburn University, Eric was predominately an IMer in college. He finished 3rd in both the 200 and 400 IM at the 2004 Olympic Trials in Long Beach. In 2005 he won… + See More
An 11-time All-American at Auburn University, Eric was predominately an IMer in college. He finished 3rd in both the 200 and 400 IM at the 2004 Olympic Trials in Long Beach.
In 2005 he won both IMs at the World University Games and set a meet record in the 200 IM.
Since then, Eric has changed his focus to the Breaststroke and is the 2nd fastest 200 Breaststroker in America going into 2008 trials. He now trains at Longhorn Aquatics under Texas Coach Eddie Reese.
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Sds July 22, 2008 at 11:25am
Shanteau:
I think that everyone in USA Swimming is supporting you. Plus, if history is any indication, athletes who recover from testicular cancer go on to even greater feats afterwards.
This guy is amazing. He kicks butt (he beat Brendan Hansen!) at Trials then gets this and still is unfazed! An amazing inspiration for many people. This attitude is amazing! I hope we does well at Beijing.
Don't know if eric reads this, but congratulations on making it to Beijing. This experience with cancer is something that really puts the Olympics into perspective. I wish you the best of luck with swimming and with the treatment.
Wow - first Garett great job in tackling a hard subject - some great questions and insight.
Shanteau - amazing in how someone can handle something like this with such poise. Where he is in his situation ready to say that he is willing to be a face for cancer is amazing.
Nothing is more amazing though to see how someone can have that much mental strength to achieve what he did while going through what he has had to go through.
Good luck Eric!
I am sure there are many out there who would have mailed it in. Not this guy, the total second half of the interview was all about Beijing, not that other 'slight inconvenience....' Neither battle will require anything less than, 'everything.' I have faith that the guy who seemingly was perpetually 3rd, will kick the Big C's ass!... And, maybe even the rest of the breaststrokers of the World! Go get 'em Eric, we're all cheering for you...
He is the definition of a true badass. He should be such an inspiration for his Olympic teammates, and this is a team already loaded with amazing people.
One week before the US Olympic Trials, Eric Shanteau was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He still qualified for the team in the 200 Breast and he's not letting the bump or "mountain," in the road stop him from finishing out his Olympic dream. July 12, 2008
Putting It In Perspective
I think that everyone in USA Swimming is supporting you. Plus, if history is any indication, athletes who recover from testicular cancer go on to even greater feats afterwards.
Shanteau - amazing in how someone can handle something like this with such poise. Where he is in his situation ready to say that he is willing to be a face for cancer is amazing.
Nothing is more amazing though to see how someone can have that much mental strength to achieve what he did while going through what he has had to go through.
Good luck Eric!
You'll tear it up in Beijing man.
P.S. Garret are you in Palo Alto? Do you get to watch practices? Will there be a WWW?
truly an unbelieveable man