U.S. Olympic Athletes
Ricky Berens
Height: 6-2 (188.0 cm)
Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
Birthplace: Charlotte, N.C.
Residence: Austin, Texas
High School: South Mecklenburg HS '06
College: Texas '10
College Major: Undecided
Coached By: Randy Reese / Eddie Reese
Club: University Of Texas
Career Highlights
- Olympic Games History: 2008: Gold, 800m FR-R
- Pan Ams History: 2007: Gold, 400m MR-R; Silver, 400m & 800m FR-R; 5, 100m FL
- U.S. Nationals History: 2007: 7th, 100m FL; 9th, 200m FR; 11th, 200m FL; 12th, 100m FR
- NCAA History: 2007(Fr): 2, 400y MR-R; 4, 800y FR-R; 5, 400y FR-R; 10, 100y FL; 13, 200y IM; 19, 200y FL
- 2007 World Rankings: 26th, 200m free; 30th, 100m fly; 51st, 100m free; 75th, 200m fly; 81st, 50m fly
- 2006 World Rankings: 128th, 200m free; 48th, 100m fly; 50th 200m fly; 143rd, 200 IM
- 2005 World Rankings: 112th, 200m free; 31st, 100m fly; 51st, 200m fly
Records
Holds AR in 800y FR-R, set at 2008 Big 12 Championships...Holds USO in 800y FR-R, set at 2008 Big 12 Championships...Holds NAG (13-14) in 100y FL, set at 2003 NC Southern Zone Eastern...Holds NAG (13-14) in 200y FL, set at 2003 NC Southern Zone Eastern.
Additional Honors
High School: 2006 National High School Swimmer of the Year...Scholastic All-American
Personal
- Parents: John and Leslie
- Sibling(s): One brother, Tim, and one sister, Jessica
- Job Outside of Swimming: Lifeguard
- Hobbies Outside the Pool: Golf
