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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