The first full day of competition is in the books and as expected Charlotte doesn’t disappoint – the good swimming, good people and good times are hallmarks of this event. Here’s some looks our photographer Mike Lewis pulled in through his lens.

Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte share a laugh before the finals of the 100 fly (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

Golden Tom Shields took the title in the 100 fly (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

Kelsi Worrell surged at the finish to take the women’s 100 fly (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

Katinka Hosszu wins the 200 free (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

Coach Shane Tusup psyched with the Hosszu win (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

15 year old Reese Whitley was a dominate force in the consolation heat of the 100 breast (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

Jessica Hardy (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

Conor Dwyer takes the 200 free (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

Katie Meili (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

Reese Whitley (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

Tom Shields shakes it off following his 100 fly win (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

David Plummer (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)

Cody Miller (photo: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)