Ricky Berens

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

David Marsh nominated for Person of the Year

“Marsh, who has been at the helm of SwimMAC since 2008, steered the club to an impressive 2012.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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American, NAG Records Fall on Final Night of Winter Nationals; Franklin, Murphy, Grevers Share High Point Awards

Ryan Murphy, Missy Franklin, and Matt Grevers won high-point awards as Winter Nationals concluded in Austin (Photo Credit: Mel Stewart)

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Fast 200 Breaststrokes from Sogar, Cordes at Day 3 Prelims

Laura Sogar, of Texas, and Kevin Cordes, of Arizona, both could be shooting for an American record Saturday night

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Winter Nats Day 2, Finals: American Records for Cordes, Grevers

Kevin Cordes and Matt Grevers set American records in the 100 breast and 100 back Friday night.

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Christine Magnuson’s Still Got it at Day 2 Prelims from Winter Nats

Day 2’s preliminary session wasn’t quite the same fevered-pitch as we had in the morning on Thursday, but with a…

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The 2012 US Winter Nationals Swimming Photo Vault

Ryan Lochte, 11-time Olympic Medalist (Swim Photo Credit: Melissa Lundie, melissalundie.com)

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Golden Goggles Red Carpet: Cutest Couples [Photo Vault]

Swimmers are a unique breed. Many times, we are the only ones that can put up with each others quirks…

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Golden Goggles Red Carpet [Part 2]: The Juggernauts Come Out to Play

After two years of decorative lapel-adornments, Ryan Lochte has opted for a much cleaner look at this year’s event.

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Michael Phelps’ Olympic Super Agent, Carlisle, Respected as Creative Force

Swim News: “In the afterglow of Michael Phelps’ crowning 22 career Olympic medals, Team Phelps is enjoying the limelight.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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The Lia Neal Photo Vault

Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures

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Russian Olympian Lobintsev To Train With Salo, USC

Nikita Lobintsev will be coming to train with Dave Salo and USC this fall. (Photo Courtesy: Mikhail Makarov)

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Garrett Reports: SwimSwam News Friday, September 21st *Updated

Former US National Team Coach, Mark Schubert, is involved in one of 3 sexual abuse related swimming cases that are in the news this week. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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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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