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Speedo USA’s\u00a0John Graham<\/strong> commented on the announcement of Durden to the Olympic staff:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe entire Speedo USA family is thrilled for Dave as he takes the helm of the U.S. Men\u2019s National Swim Team. Dave is one of the world\u2019s preeminent coaches, respected by his peers, elite athletes and the alumni who continue to train with him long after graduation, including many of our Team Speedo athletes. We\u2019re confident that he will coach the team to achieve their ultimate goals in this well-deserved role.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Durden is one of Speedo USA’s elite coaches.<\/p>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick<\/p><\/div>\n
Durden has been the head coach of the Cal men’s swim team since 2007 and has won three national titles, winning in 2011, 2012 and 2014. Cal has been in the top two every year since the decade started in 2010. Durden also coached\u00a0Nathan Adrian<\/strong>,\u00a0Anthony Ervin<\/strong>,\u00a0Ryan Murphy<\/strong>,\u00a0Jacob Pebley<\/strong>,\u00a0Josh Prenot\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Tom Shields\u00a0<\/strong>to the 2016 Olympic Team.<\/p>\n
Durden recently coached six guys to the Pan Pac team this summer with Adrian, Murphy, Pebley, Prenot,\u00a0Sean Grieshop\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Andrew Seliskar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
Durden was also on the coaching staff for the 2016 Olympic Team for Team USA. He also served as the men’s head coach for the 2015 and 2017 World Championships, and assistant at the 2011 World Championships, and the 2010 Pan Pacific Championships.<\/p>\n
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.@calmenswim<\/a>'s Dave Durden shares his excitement to be named as the men's head coach for #Tokyo2020<\/a>! \ud83d\ude4c pic.twitter.com\/GNFWI0XzI5<\/a><\/p>\n
— USA Swimming (@USASwimming) December 3, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n