A Happy Homecoming for Ricky Berens
Give Garrett 5 minutes and he’ll catch you up on everything you need to know from the Charlotte UltraSwim, German Olympic Trials, and the CIF Central Coast High School Championships. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Present Michael Phelps an Award
Ever wonder what it’s like to present Michael Phelps with an award? Take a GoPro point of view trip and see for yourself. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Ledecky Joins Class of Nation’s Elite in 800 Free to Wrap Charlotte
“A the Charlotte Grand Prix, 15-year old Curl Burke swimmer Katie Ledecky has gone from “great for her age” to a bona fide national star.” (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Vollmer, 50 & 100 Fly Ultraswim Winner
Dana Vollmer recaps her 50 & 100 fly wins, and explains why she missed her media moment on Day 2. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Josh Schneider, UltraSwim 50 Free Winner
Josh Schneider recaps his 50 free win and explains how he out-sprinted a pro football play…on land. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
SwimSwam UltraSwim 360 Video Tour
See if you can find yourself in this 360 video tour of the Charlotte UltraSwim. And, yes, that’s Ryan Lochte’s face on Lochte’s cap. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Phelps Wraps up GP Career on Saturday in Charlotte
On night 3 of the Ultraswim we saw a top 2012 time from Rebecca Soni and a coming out party for Katie Ledecky. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Ricky Berens, 200 Free Winner, 1:47.32
“Olympic Gold Medalist Ricky Berens trumps Michael Phelps before his hometown crowd.” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Michael Phelps Post 200 Free, 1:48.01, in Charlotte
Phelps: “I missed my third turn. It’s hard to see the wall because of the bulkhead… Ricky Berens is swimming fast. Happy to see him win in his hometown.” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Berens and Soni Stun Crowds at UltraSwim Day 2
The swimming power-couple starred including a world-leader, and an upset of the Phelps-Lochte battle. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Garrett Reports: Weekend Edition, SwimSwam News
A new coach in Tuscaloosa, and a rapid recap of CIF Champs, German Trials, and the Charlotte UltraSwim. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
UltraSwim Day 2 Prelims: Lawrence Fast; SwimSwam Giveaways
Micah Lawrence was on fire at the UltraSwim, and we’ve got free stuff if you want it.
Lochte: “I Feel Like It’s About to Pay Off”
Ryan Lochte is confidently humble at the prospects of the 2012 Olympics
Mission Viejo Sweeps Day 1 in Charlotte
2 events up, 2 more gold medals as the Nadadores are on a roll. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
The Ultra Quick Ultraswim Preview
Garrett attempts to give you what you want to know about the 2012 Ultraswim in less than a minute. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)