Articles by Garrett McCaffrey

No one lives the sport of swimming like Garrett McCaffrey. A Division I swimmer who spent 4 years covering the sport as a journalist, now coaches club swimming and competes as a masters swimmer, Garrett truly lives the sport of swimming. After graduating from University of Missouri’s award winning journalism program with a degree in broadcast, Garrett catapulted onto the scene with his work at Floswimming.com. His mission was to bring the sport of swimming to the masses. Through posting training videos, interviews and races online, McCaffrey created a readily available community for swimming fans to have a dialogue and learn from the best in the sport. In 2009 he began work at Swimming World Magazine, producing video content for SwimmingWorld.tv. His talents in front of and behind the camera brought the swimming world such fan favorites as Split Time, McCaffreyCap, the Morning Swim Show, and numerous swim meet broadcasts. Garrett McCaffrey's work as a swim journalist has taken him to events worldwide including the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, the 2009 World Championships in Rome and the 2010 Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California. As a true fan of the sport, McCaffrey's journalism skills and personal passions combine to create news, interviews and conversational topics …

Day 3 Finals Recap Presented by Engine

Mel, Braden, Garrett, Roque, and a special Olympic guest recap the third finals session of the 2012 US Olympic Trials.

Day 3 Finals Preview Presented by Engine

Mel, Garrett, Braden, and a special guest tell you what to watch for in the 3rd finals session at the US Olympic Swimming and Diving Championships.

Ariana Kukors’ cruises in the prelims of the 200 IM

Ariana Kukors said she wanted a smart race in the prelims of the 200 IM. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

Missy Franklin is ready for her double tonight

Miss Franklin will have the 200 free semi-final and the 100 back final on night 2 at the US Olympic Swimming Trials. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

Elizabeth Pelton post 200 IM prelims

Caitlin Leverenz post 200 IM prelims

Caitlin Leverenz says she doesn’t feel as much pressure since she’s made the team, but she’s still hoping for more than one event in London. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

Elizabeth Beisel is swimming a lot this week

After this interview Elizabeth Beisel scratched the 200 free. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

Michael Flach chose Fly over Free

Michael Flach is one of the best mid-dsistance freestylers in the country, but decided his best race at Olympic Trials would be 200 Fly. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

Megan Romano says the 2 free is her best shot

Megan Romano will double up in the 100 back final and the 200 free semi tonight, but says her chips are in the 200 free basket.

Teresa Crippen feeling better but still not 100%

Teresa Crippen got her first swim out of the way with a 2:00.73 in the 200 free. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

Day 2 Finals Recap Presented by Engine

Garrett, Mel, Braden, and Roque recap an awesome day of action from Omaha.

Allison Schmitt owns the 400 Free final

Allison Schmitt qualifies for her 2nd Olympic team taking a dominate win in the 400 free.

Brendan Hansen wins OT 100 Breast for the 3rd time

Brendan Hansen is proud of himself for doing what he set out to do.

Dana Vollmer qualifies for her 2nd Olympic Team

Dana Vollmer is swimming well and on her way to London.

Natalie Coughlin in an unfamiliar position

Natalie Coughlin says some rest will do her some good after a tough double on night number 2 from US Olympic Trials.