Articles by Garrett McCaffrey

Michael Phelps post 200 Free Semi’s

Does Michael Phelps have to be in the lead going into the last turn of the 200 free?

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Jessica Hardy 2nd going into 100 breast final

With a 1:06.88 Hardy is in prime position to make the team in the 100 Breast.

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Day 2 Finals Preview Presented by Engine

Garrett, Mel, and Braden recap the prelims and preview the 2nd finals session at the 2012 US Olympic Trials.

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Meet Record for Rebecca Soni in the 100 Breast

1:06.33 in the prelims of the 100 breaststroke at the 2012 US Olympic Trials

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Matt Grevers surprises himself with a 52.94

Matt Grevers will be the top seed going into the semi-finals of the men’s 100 back.

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Elizabeth Beisel makes the 400 Free Final

Elizabeth Beisel is in her second final in as many days after the women’s 400 free prelim (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Nick “The Beard” Brunelli

Nick Brunelli is still rocking the taper beard, at least for a couple more hours.

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Will Lochte Scratch the 100 Back?

In 2008 Lochte opted out of the 200 free to focus on the 100 back and ended up missing the top two spots in that. This time around he says he’ll swim the 200 free, but maybe not the 100 back.

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Missy Franklin 59.54 in the 100 backstroke prelims

Missy Franklin had a great first swim at the 2012 US Olympic Swimming Trials. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Clay Youngquist going out after it in the 200 Free

Youngquist lead at the 150 in the final prelim heat of the men’s 200 free in front of Ryan Lochte and Ricky Berens.

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Elizabeth Beisel dominates 400 IM

(Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Brendan Hansen dips under a minute in Semis

Brendan Hansen is the top qualifier heading into the 100 Breast Finals in Omaha (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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