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Katie Ledecky

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"I just like to swim…fast. I don't think about the distance."

What Were The Most Dominant Olympic Performances In Paris?

Summer McIntosh’s performance in the women’s 400 IM was one of the most dominant swims of the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

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The 2024-2025 College Preview Magazine With The Josh Liendo Cover Is Ready To Ship

This magazine issue is dense with data and features to help you prep for what should be an historic 2024-2025 college swimming season!

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Sports Illustrated Names Katie Ledecky, Bob Bowman Amongst 50 Most Influential Sports Figures

Ledecky and Bowman were amongst the few Olympic sport sportsfigures included on Sports Illusrated’s list of 50 most influential people in sports.

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SwimSwam’s Official Ballot for the 2024 Golden Goggles Awards

At the 2024 Golden Goggles Awards, Bobby Finke could match Michael Phelps as the only swimmer to win Male Race of the Year for four straight years.

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Torri Huske, Gretchen Walsh Lead USA Swimming’s 2024 Golden Goggle Awards Nominations

Torri Huske and Gretchen Walsh each earned four 2024 Golden Goggle Awards nominations thanks to their performances at the 2024 Olympic Games.

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USA Swimming Names 106 Athletes To The 2024-25 National Team

Katie Ledecky (pictured) was among the 106 athletes named to the 2024-2025 U.S. National Team, qualifying in four events.

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Two-Time Olympic Medalist Elizabeth Beisel Marries Fellow “Survivor” Competitor Jack Nichting

Two-time Olympic medalist Elizabeth Beisel married fiance Jack Nichting in a ceremony held in Newport, Rhode Island on Saturday.

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From Tokyo To Paris: Analyzing The Performances Of Repeat Individual Olympic Medalists

There were 11 men and 11 women who medalled individually at both the Tokyo and Paris Olympic Games. How well did they perform?

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Anthony Nesty Wins 2024 ASCA George Haines Coach Of The Year

Anthony Nesty, the head coach at the University of Florida and of the 2024 U.S. Men’s Olympic team, also won this award in 2022.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Lydia Jacoby Opts To Forgo Remaining NCAA Eligibility, Turn Pro

The 20-year-old Jacoby, who has two seasons of college eligibility remaining, will remain at the University of Texas and pursue her degree.

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SwimSwam Pulse: Pan’s Dominance Makes Men’s 100 Free The Most Surprising Event In Paris

Pan was among the pre-race favorites, but the amount he broke the world record by, and his stunning margin of victory, made the 100 free the biggest surprise.

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Home Pool Advantage: A Host Country Swimming Analysis

Léon Marchand led France to a historic performance in the pool this year, winning four events in Olympic record time. Did the home crowd have any effect?

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What Competitions Did The Olympic Champions Use As A Test Before Paris 2024?

In this article we analyze the strategic choices made by olympic champions. Who won both European and Olympic titles? Who won in Fukuoka? Who didn’t?

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Come Si Sono Testati I Campioni Olimpici Per Le Olimpiadi Di Parigi 2024?

In questo articolo analizziamo le scelte strategiche dei campioni olimpici. Chi ha vinto sia agli Europei che a Parigi? Chi tra questi ha vinto a Fukuoka?

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How Deep Are The Pools Where Swimmers Set World Records?

Are there any world record set in “slow” swimming pools? Was this the slowest Olympics ever? We answered some of these questions in this article.

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