Ricky Berens

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

4×200 Freeestyle Relay Preview: Video Special

Can the Americans redeem themselves against the French?

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American Vollmer; van der Burgh Break World Records on Day 2 (RECAP)

The French were all smiles after pulling off their first ever relay gold medal on day 2. (Photo: US Presswire)

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Seebohm Breaks Australian Record in Day 2 Prelims; Missy 2nd

Australia’s Emily Seebohm came within a stroke of the World Record in prelims of the 100 back. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Lezak Among American Morning 400 Free Relay Swimmers

The Americans have assigned morning relay duties to Jason Lezak, Jimmy Feigen, Matt Grevers, and Ricky Berens, with Michael Phelps and Nathan Adrian (at least) starting…

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Picks: Lochte and Phelps, Together at Last, in 800 Free Relay

With Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps on either end of this relay, whoever ends up between them need only do their role to ensure gold (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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The Swim Bachelor Searches for Love in Swimming

With the 2016 Olympics headed our way, we need Jesse to return or we need to find a new Swim Bachelor and Swim Bachelorette to cover this important topic.

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US Olympic Team, Call Me Maybe Video

Team USA takes a crack at the viral trend of making a music video to “Call me Maybe”. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, theswimpictures.com)

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Michael Phelps Photo Vault, 2010 to 2012

Phelps photos kickoff our new feature category, Photo Fishbowl. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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US Olympians on Twitter: The Complete List

Read how to follow all of the Twitters and Tweeters of the US Olympic Swim Team (Photo of the Olympic Team announcement ceremony courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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VIP Olympic Camp Party, Exclusive Photos

Swimmers may be preparing for the biggest meet of the year, but they still have time for some fun in Knoxville.

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SwimSpray at US Olympic Trials

SwimSpray’s “Shower With Me” T-shirts were a hit at Trials.

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How I saw it – 2012 Olympic Trials

In a word: Amazing.  The Omaha organizing committee and the USA Swimming staff built upon the success of the 2008…

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8 days of Olympic Trials Images

“How you kiss when you’ve made the 2012 Olympic Team!”

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Halfway Through, 28* Names for London

We’ve just passed the halfway mark of the meet, and we “unofficially” have 28 swimmers who have earned the right…

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Day 4 Finals Recap Presented By Engine

Garrett and Braden recap Thursday’s action from the 2012 US Olympic Trials.

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