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Berens, Ricky

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Ricky Berens

Ricky Berens celebrates after finishing second in his semifinal heat of the 200 meter freestyle during the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials on June 30, 2008

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Ricky qualified for the 200 freestyle relay; relay swimmers have one job, and they do it with three other swimmers.

Stats:

  • CLUB: Longhorn Aquatics (TXLA-TX)
  • DOB: Apr 21, 1988
  • HEIGHT: 6' 2" (188.0 cm)
  • HOMETOWN: Charlotte, N.C.
  • RESIDENCE: Austin, Texas
  • BIRTHPLACE: Charlotte, N.C.
  • COACHED BY: Eddie Reese

Personal Notes:

  • High School: South Mecklenburg HS '06
  • College: Texas '10
  • College Major: Business
  • Job Outside of Swimming: Lifeguard
  • Parents: John and Leslie
  • Sibling(s): One brother (Tim) and one sister (Jessica)
  • Hobbies Outside the Pool: Golf
  • Most Influential Person: Parents; "They have always been there for me and are always supportive no matter what happens. They both are great people and parents and I look up to them a lot."
  • Favorites:
    • Movies: 300, Superbad, Supertroopers, Knocked Up
    • tv: Sportscenter
    • music: O.A.R., Umphrey's McGee, Counting Crows, Dispatch

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