According to the Mercury News, 2008 Olympic mile bronze medalist, Ryan Cochrane, swam without a swim cap in his 800 meter freestyle at the Santa Clara Grand Prix.
The Canadian swimming star posted a 7:52.18 for the win and the meet record, which was slightly over a second faster than Chad La Tourette's '09 record.
Peter Vanderkaay, aka PVK, netted silver in the 800 meter race, posting an 8:00.87.
Camryne Morris, only 16, of North Baltimore Aquatic Club, took the women's crown in 1,500 meter freestyle with a 16:30.98.
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