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Ricky Berens Named NBC Charlotte’s Person of the Year

Ricky Berens won a pair of gold medals in London and dominated voting for Charlotte’s Person of the Year award. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)

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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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