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

USA Nationals: In and Out of Focus

A few of the sights above and below the surface at the 2013 USA Swimming nationals. (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

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Franklin Breaks U.S. Open Record; She and Lochte Double on Night 2 of US Worlds Trials

Conor Dwyer (right) has been on fire since he began training with Bob Bowman (glasses). He comes into the 200 free final on Wednesday evening as the top seed. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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2013 US World Championship Trials Day 2 Prelims Live Recaps

Ryan Lochte has a big day on Wednesday in Indy, with the 200 backstroke and the 200 free on his schedule. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Swimming For Gold Expert Panel Features 7 World-Class Athletes at Phillips 66 National Championships

The USA Swimming Foundation is providing a rare opportunity to hear from a few of the best swimmers and coaches in the world on their journey and dreams of Olympic gold. Swimming & coaching stars include David Marsh, Allison Schmitt, Ricky Berens, Haley Anderson, Tom Shields, Ben Hesen and panel emcee Rowdy Gaines! (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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21 Swimming Stars Will Sign Autographs at US World Championship Trials

“Nathan Adrian, Ricky Berens, Tyler Clary, Cullen Jones and Dana Vollmer will headline the Fan Expo appearances, Tuesday through Friday from 4-6 p.m. at the Indiana University Natatorium. The athletes will split their time between autograph sessions and exclusive photo opportunities for Deck Pass users.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Berens Says 1:46 Makes The World Team in 200 Free – Gold Medal Minute Video

Berens is not backing off his mid-distance training. While Berens made the 2012 US Olympic Team in the 4×100 free relay and split a 48.52 at the London Olympics on that relay, Berens says he must train for his main event, the 200 free, to be competitive in the 100 free. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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100m Freestyle World Champ Trials Preview: Solidifying of the Guard

Nathan Adrian, the defending Olympic Champion, is a big favorite in the 100 free with many retirements from the male sprint group. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Quinn Carrozza Enters National Picture for 200 Free at Texas Senior Circuit

Longhorn Aquatics’ Quinn Carrozza won the women’s 200 free in a lifetime best that, last year, would’ve put her on the Olympic Team. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Sogar, McBroom, and Berens Take Wins on Night 1 of College Station Texas Senior Circuit

Laura Sogar now holds the two fastest 200 meter breaststroke times by an American in 2013. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Olympians Berens and Breeja to Headline Texas Senior Circuit #2

Thanks to Scott Scofield for passing along the psych sheets. A large portion of the United States’ national and international…

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Ricky Berens Explains Shortest Retirement in History

Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

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Teduits Takes His Game to Long Course on Final Day of 2013 Charlotte UltraSwim Grand Prix

Wisconsin’s Drew Teduits, the NCAA Champion in the 200 backstroke, swam a lifetime best in long course of the same event on Sunday morning. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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