Ricky Berens

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

Olympic Swimming 2.0, Are You With Us?

Michael Phelps grabs a digital photo during the 2012 London Olympic Games.

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Berens Swims Lifetime Best in 100 Free Before Dashing to Vegas

Ricky Berens was swimming for a 200 split on his 500 freestyle on Thursday at the American Short Course Championships;…

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Watch Ricky Berens’ American Record-Breaking 200 Yard Free

A video of Ricky Berens’ Record-Breaking swim from the 2013 American Short Course Championships. (Thanks to Charles Logan for sharing the video).

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Ricky Berens Breaks American Record in 200 Yard Freestyle

Ricky Berens, back in Austin, took down the American Record of a former college teammate. (Photo Courtesy: Charles Logan)

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The Matt Targett Swimming Photo Vault

Matt Targett, Australian Olympic Swimmer and sprint specialist. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Nathan Adrian Wins 2nd Gold, Ricky Berens Takes the 200 Free

“Ricky Berens won the men’s 200m free, holding off a field stacked with Olympians, including Ryan Lochte and Conor Dwyer.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Austin Grand Prix, Day Two Prelims

Day 2 prelims of the Austin Grand Prix foreshadowed what should be an amazing finals session this evening. In the…

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Austin Grand Prix: Franklin Pushes Hardest on Day 1 Prelims

Missy Franklin’s 100 free was the most impressive swim of a quiet prelims session in Austin. (File Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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The Jason Lezak Swimming Photo Vault

Jason Lezak, the man with the greatest performance in swimming history, the 2008 Olympic Games 4×100 freestyle relay anchor leg. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Protecting Hair and Skin from Chlorine in Swimming Pools

Swimmers smell like chlorine.  Right?  At least that’s how it’s been for the since I started swimming.  But, recently Andrew…

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Universal Sports Network and USA Swimming Extend Television Partnership Through 2016

“The deal includes exclusive coverage of the Grand Prix Series, begining with The Austin Grand Prix, January 18-20. Olympic Gold Medalists Missy Franklin and Ryan Lochte will headline!” (Photo Credit: USAs)

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Missy Franklin and Multiple Swim Stars Hit the Red Carpet at Gold Meets Golden

Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin with film star Nicole Kidman at the “Gold Meets Golden” event in West Los Angeles. (Photo Credit: INSX)

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