Articles by Garrett McCaffrey

Katie Ledecky is the youngest member of the US Olympic Team

Katie Ledecky took control of the 800 free with an aggressive first 100 and then did what she does best and held pace all the way to a spot on the US Olympic team. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Day 7 Finals Recap Presented by Engine

Braden, Garrett, Mel, and special guest Craig Lord break down night 7 from US Olympic Trials.

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Ryan Lochte has another level of taper

After what he described to some reporters as a train wreck of a meet, Ryan Lochte says he’ll be more ready for London. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Missy Franklin adds 4th Event to her Olympic Schedule

Missy Franklin wins her 2nd event with a 2:06.12 in the 200 backstroke at US Olympic Trials.

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Tyler McGill is headed to London

Tyler McGill almost upset Michael Phelps, but held on to finish 2nd in the 100 fly with a 51.32.

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Nathan Adrian Finishes 3rd in the 50 Free

Nathan Adrian’s 21.68 in the finals of the 50 free left him 3rd, just outside of qualifying to swim the event at the Olympics.

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Kate Ziegler qualifies for her 2nd Olympic Team

Kate Ziegler finished 2nd in the 800 free with a 8:21.87 at the 2012 US Olympic Trials.

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Kara Lynn Joyce qualifies 4th for 50 free finals

Kara Lynn Joyce was one of 5 swimmers under 25 (24.97) in the semi-finals of the 50 free.

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Jessica Hardy takes top seed in 50 free

Jessica Hardy is in the freestyle groove, taking the top seed in finals after a semi-final swim of 24.56.

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Elizabeth Pelton finishes 3rd for the 2nd time this week

Elizabeth Pelton finished 3rd in the 200 backstroke with a 2:08.06.

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Elizabeth Beisel qualifies for event #2

Elizabeth Beisel finished 2nd in the 200 back with a 2:07.58.

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Dara Torres drops under 25 in the Semis of the 50

After swimming a 24.80 in the semis, it’s safe to say Dara Torres will be a factor in the final of the 50 Free.

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Bright Lights Big Night for Cullen Jones

Cullen Jones qualifies for his 2nd individual Olympic event by winning the 50 free at US Olympic Trials.

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Anthony Ervin is headed back to the Olympics

Anthony Ervin takes 2nd place in the 50 free at Olympic Trials with a personal best of 21.60.

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Day 7 Finals Preview Presented by Engine

Garrett and Braden tell you what to watch for on the 2nd to last day from Omaha.

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