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Eight swimmers with N.C. ties make 2012 U.S. Olympics team

July 3, 2012 by Richard Pockat

Eight swimmers with North Carolina connections made the U.S. Olympic swim team in Omaha.

Kara Lynn Joyce (UN-MAC) makes team on final night in 50 Free.  Davis Tarwater (SwimMAC) “un-retires” to swim relay as Berens moves into spot vacated by Phelps.

David Marsh (SwimMAC) will join the Men’s Coaching Staff:
Gregg Troy – Head Men’s Coach
Bob Bowman – Assistant Men’s Coach
David Marsh – Assistant Men’s Coach
Eddie Reese – Assistant Men’s Coach

Swimmer Connection Comment
Ricky Berens Grew up in Charlotte (S. Mecklenburg grad) 2008 gold medalist will swim 3 events in London
Charlie Houchin Grew up in Raleigh (Enloe grad) Made first Olympics in 200 free relay
Cullen Jones Went to N.C. State, lives in Charlotte Huge at trials and will swim 3 events in London
Kara Lynn Joyce Moved to Charlotte to swim for SwimMAC Made her 3rd Olympic team Monday night in 50 freestyle
Micah Lawrence Moved to Charlotte to join SwimMAC Finished 2nd in 200 breaststroke
Lauren Perdue Grew up in Greenville (Rose grad) UVa swimmer made team 3 months after back surgery
Davis Tarwater Moved to Charlotte to join SwimMAC Happy to “un-retire” after last-minute reprieve
Nick Thoman Moved to Charlotte to join SwimMAC

Read more here: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/07/02/3358798/eight-swimmers-with-nc-ties-make.html#storylink=cpy
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