Ricky Berens

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“Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.” -- Taras Brown

The Swimming Art Photo Vault

Ryan Lochte, backstroke, 2012 Indianapolis Grand Prix (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Ricky Berens Brought On as Volunteer Assistant at Texas; Says He “Will Be Swimming”

After two years in SoCal, Ricky Berens will once again don the burnt orange of the Texas Longhorns. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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What Problems Do You Have With Pool Chlorine?

“Around the pool and Twitter, swimmers are saying SwimSpray is the answer to the chlorine problem!”

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Tom Shields to Replace Ricky Berens at Tiburon Sprint Classic

Tom Shields will be joining the field at the Tiburon Sprint Classic this weekend. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Tiburon Sprint Classic: Schneider vs. Ervin Dream Matchup (and 6 Other Stars Aspiring to Victory)

Swim news: What would you give to see 8 of the world’s fastest 50 yard freestylers ever square off in 19 seconds of Splash? How about $10k? (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Live Streaming of Tiburon Sprint/Open Water Events This Weekend on SwimSwam

Tiburon mastermind Bob Placak stops for a shot with 2011 Open Water Champion Melissa Gorman, a former Open Water World Champion.

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The Cullen Jones Photo Vault

2012 US Olympic Swimming Trials (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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The USA Swimming National Team Photo Vault

Jason Lezak, Olympic Icon, 2008 4×100 free relay savior, against Flag Art (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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The Ricky Berens Photo Vault

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

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What Changes Will Reshape the Sport Before Rio 2016

As Michael hands off to Missy, what fundamental changes might we see in swimming by 2016? (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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RCP Tiburon Sprint Classic, Video Highlights

“The fastest swim meet in history, featuring Ricky Berens, Jimmy Feigan, Fred Bousquet & Josh Schneider. Special guests tba!” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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The Matt Grevers Photo Vault

(Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Two-Time Gold Medalist Ricky Berens Retiring at Age 24

One of the most popular swimmers on the US National Team has decided to hang up his goggles. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Phelps Anchors American Relay for First Gold Medal of Olympics

The American men had big expectations upon them in Tuesday’s 800 free relay, and they delivered (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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Dwyer Gets 4th Spot on American 800 Free Finals Relay

Conor Dwyer, thanks to a great prelims swim, will get a shot at the finals of the 800 free relay. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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