Jarrod Marrs
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Jarrod Thomas Marrs is a retired male breaststroke
swimmer from the United States
. He twice competed at the Pan American Games
(1999 and 2003) for his native country, winning a silver medal in the men's 100 metres breaststroke in 2003. He is an assistant swimming coach for the University of Houston
.
He is the father of three children: Sydney, Tyson, and Max.
Breaststroke
The breaststroke is a swimming style in which the swimmer is on his or her chest and the torso does not rotate. It is the most popular recreational style due to its stability and the ability to keep the head out of the water a large portion of the time. In most swimming classes, beginners learn...
swimmer from the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. He twice competed at the Pan American Games
Pan American Games
The Pan-American or Pan American Games are a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Pan American Games are the second largest multi-sport event after the Summer Olympics...
(1999 and 2003) for his native country, winning a silver medal in the men's 100 metres breaststroke in 2003. He is an assistant swimming coach for the University of Houston
University of Houston
The University of Houston is a state research university, and is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1927, it is Texas's third-largest university with nearly 40,000 students. Its campus spans 667 acres in southeast Houston, and was known as University of...
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He is the father of three children: Sydney, Tyson, and Max.