Michael Phelps triumphs over Ryan Lochte at US Olympic Swimming trials in 200m medley
8 years, 8 months ago

Michael Phelps triumphs over Ryan Lochte at US Olympic Swimming trials in 200m medley

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Michael Phelps will go for a fourth straight 200m medley gold in Rio after out-dueling old foe Ryan Lochte in a thriller at the US Olympic swimming trials. Omaha: Michael Phelps will go for a fourth straight 200m medley gold in Rio after out-dueling old foe Ryan Lochte in a thriller at the US Olympic swimming trials on Friday. It’s so much fun.” World record-holder Lochte, nursing a groin injury suffered in the heats of the 400m medley on Sunday, finished second in 1:56.22, securing his first individual berth for Rio and another shot at Phelps on the sport’s biggest stage. “It’s a good outcome,” said Ledecky, who was hoping for a sixth-place finish that would put her in the 4x100m free relay pool in Rio.

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Today in Sports - Michael Phelps wins 8th gold medal at Beijing Games for most ever at an Olympics
7 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps wins 8th gold medal at Beijing Games for most ever at an Olympics

Associated Press  

Aug. 17 1933 — Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees plays his 1,308th straight game to break Everett Scott’s record of 1,307. 1938 — Henry Armstrong wins the lightweight title with a 15-round decision over Lou Ambers and becomes the only boxer to hold world championship titles in three weight divisions simultaneously. 1995 — John Roethlisberger wins the U.S. …

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps ends his career at the Rio Olympics with 23 career gold medals
7 months, 1 week ago

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps ends his career at the Rio Olympics with 23 career gold medals

Associated Press  

Aug. 13 1919 — Upset scores a win against Man o’ War in the Sanford Memorial Stakes at Saratoga. 1987 — Jackie Joyner-Kersee equals the world record in the women’s long jump — 24 feet, 5½ inches — in the Pan American Games at Indianapolis. 1997 — Wilson Kipketer topples Sebastian Coe’s 16-year-old record in the 800 meters, finishing in …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Meet Leon Marchand, the most decorated male Olympian at the Summer Games
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Meet Leon Marchand, the most decorated male Olympian at the Summer Games

The Hindu  

Swimming events at the Paris 2024 Olympics brought along with it the arrival of “Marchand-mania” Since the beginning of the Games, home favourite Leon Marchand stunned crowds with his performances, where he won five medals, gold in all four of his individual events, and a bronze medal in the men’s 4x100m medley relay. Men’s 200m breaststroke and butterfly FILE PHOTO: …

One and done: Michael Phelps calls for a lifetime ban for anyone who’s caught doping
7 months, 2 weeks ago

One and done: Michael Phelps calls for a lifetime ban for anyone who’s caught doping

Associated Press  

PARIS — In the wake of a Chinese doping scandal, Michael Phelps doubled down Monday on his support for tougher sanctions — including a lifetime ban for anyone who tests positive for a banned substance. “Keep the Olympics about integrity.” Watching Marchand’s big moments Phelps said he was not surprised at all by Léon Marchand’s performance at his home Olympics, …

Simone Biles and Leon Marchand headline memorable moments at the halfway point of the Paris Olympics
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Simone Biles and Leon Marchand headline memorable moments at the halfway point of the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Paris Olympics at the halfway mark have brought the world “The Pommel Horse Guy, " a rugby star and social media sensation who wants to be on reality show “Love Island” and “The Real John Wick” in the form of a 51-year-old Turkish shooter. These Olympics have been full of memorable moments since the dazzling opening ceremony: …

Michael Phelps reacts after Leon Marchand creates history with audacious double gold medal feat at Paris Olympics
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Michael Phelps reacts after Leon Marchand creates history with audacious double gold medal feat at Paris Olympics

Hindustan Times  

On the evening of July 31, Leon Marchand etched his name into Olympic history by securing two gold medals within hours at the Paris La Defense Arena, setting new Olympic records in both events. I’ve done six races in a day and a half, so that’s a lot, and I took advantage of it to enjoy myself at the end …

Katie Ledecky's legend grows with 8th Olympic gold; where does she rank in comparison to all-time great Michael Phelps?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Katie Ledecky's legend grows with 8th Olympic gold; where does she rank in comparison to all-time great Michael Phelps?

Hindustan Times  

Katie Ledecky consolidated her status as one of the most excellent swimmers ever by securing her second Olympic gold medal in the women's 1,500-meter freestyle at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics and eight Olympic Gold overall. I’m glad that it did today.” With this victory, Ledecky ties with American legends Jenny Thompson and Dara Torres for the most medals won …

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps breaks the Olympic medals record with his 19th
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps breaks the Olympic medals record with his 19th

Associated Press  

July 31 1932 — France beats the U.S. 3-2 for its sixth consecutive Davis Cup championship. 2000 — Dorothy Delasin becomes the LPGA’s youngest winner in 25 years by beating Pat Hurst on the second extra hole to win the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic. 2011 — Yani Tseng wins the Women’s British Open for the second straight year, beating Brittany …

Leon Marchand arrives at Paris Olympics with gold medal confirming new era
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Leon Marchand arrives at Paris Olympics with gold medal confirming new era

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Marchand may …

Vive la France! Léon Marchand fulfills the hopes of his nation with a swimming gold in 400 IM
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Vive la France! Léon Marchand fulfills the hopes of his nation with a swimming gold in 400 IM

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — Leon Marchand carried the comparisons to Michael Phelps and the hopes of a nation on his broad shoulders. With a flag-waving crowd cheering his every stroke, Marchand delivered a swimming gold for France with a dominating victory in the men’s 400-meter individual medley Sunday night. Huske and Walsh go 1-2 for the U.S. women in the 100 …

Meet Léon Marchand, the ‘French Michael Phelps’ ready to rule his home Olympics
8 months ago

Meet Léon Marchand, the ‘French Michael Phelps’ ready to rule his home Olympics

New York Times  

Follow our Olympics coverage in the lead-up to the Paris Games. It’s a photo of Bowman’s newest protégé, Léon Marchand, taken the moment he realized he’d broken the world record in the men’s 400-meter individual medley last summer in Fukuoka, Japan. But this tiny little French kid who’s got a completely different personality than Michael did and a completely different …

With plenty of swimming stars at the 2024 Olympics, France’s Marchand may shine brightest
8 months, 2 weeks ago

With plenty of swimming stars at the 2024 Olympics, France’s Marchand may shine brightest

Associated Press  

Most of the big stars from the last Olympics will be back at the pool in Paris. At last summer’s world championships in Fukuoka, Marchand broke Phelps’ 15-year-old world record in the 400-meter individual medley, to go along with victories in the 200 IM and 200 butterfly — two more of Phelps’ signature events. I know I can improve this.” …

U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials: Dressel, Ledecky register wins
9 months ago

U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials: Dressel, Ledecky register wins

The Hindu  

Caeleb Dressel locked up his second individual race in Paris, giving him another chance to shine after his stellar performance at the last Olympics. Dressel, the winner of five gold medals at the Tokyo Games, claimed a victory in the men’s 100-metre butterfly at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Saturday night. So I’m happy I did.” Ledecky romped to …

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps wins 8th gold medal at Beijing Games for most ever at an Olympics
1 year, 7 months ago

Today in Sports - Michael Phelps wins 8th gold medal at Beijing Games for most ever at an Olympics

Associated Press  

Aug. 17 1933 — Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees plays his 1,308th straight game to break Everett Scott’s record of 1,307. 1938 — Henry Armstrong wins the lightweight title with a 15-round decision over Lou Ambers and becomes the only boxer to hold world championship titles in three weight divisions simultaneously. 1995 — John Roethlisberger wins the U.S. …

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, August 4 - August 10
1 year, 7 months ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, August 4 - August 10

Associated Press  

Aug. 4 1936 — American athlete Jesse Owens wins his 2nd gold medal at the Berlin Olympics; beats German Luz Long in the long jump final with an Olympic record. 2007 — Lorena Ochoa wins the Women’s British Open — the first women’s professional tournament played at venerable St. Andrews — for her first major title. 2018 — Georgia Hall …

World Aquatics Championships: Katie Ledecky overtakes Michael Phelps for most individual golds
1 year, 7 months ago

World Aquatics Championships: Katie Ledecky overtakes Michael Phelps for most individual golds

Hindustan Times  

Here's why Katie Ledecky is one of the greatest freestyle swimmers in the history of the sport. The 26-year-old American won the 800-freestyle on Saturday at the World Aquatics Championships to become the first swimmer to win six golds in the same event at the worlds. Silver medallist China's Li Bingjie, gold medallist USA's Katie Ledecky and bronze medallist Australia's …

World Aquatics Championships: Katie Ledecky breaks Michael Phelps’ all-time record for most gold medals
1 year, 7 months ago

World Aquatics Championships: Katie Ledecky breaks Michael Phelps’ all-time record for most gold medals

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The victory by the 26-year-old Ledecky made her the first swimmer ever to win the same event six times at the world championships and marked her 16th individual world title, breaking a tie with Michael Phelps for the most individual golds ever at the worlds Fukuoka: Katie Ledecky added to her legacy as the greatest female swimmer in history when …

Ledecky wins 800m freestyle; surpasses Phelps’ record of most individual swimming Worlds gold medals
1 year, 7 months ago

Ledecky wins 800m freestyle; surpasses Phelps’ record of most individual swimming Worlds gold medals

The Hindu  

Katie Ledecky clinched gold in the 800m freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships 2023 to become the swimmer with most gold medals, eclipsing the record of Michael Phelps here on Saturday. Ledecky became the first swimmer to win any event at the world championships six times on Saturday when she won her signature race, the 800m freestyle. RELATES: Katie Ledecky …

Katie Ledecky surpasses Michael Phelps’ record of most individual gold medals at Swimming World Championships
1 year, 7 months ago

Katie Ledecky surpasses Michael Phelps’ record of most individual gold medals at Swimming World Championships

The Hindu  

American swimmer Katie Ledecky went into the history books yet again after creating a record for winning the most individual gold medals at world championships - 16, going past the all-time record previously held by compatriot Michael Phelps. Ledecky achieved the feat after winning gold in the 800m freestyle final at the swimming world championships in Fukuoka, Japan. RELATED: Ledecky …

Today in Sports - The Summer Olympics open in Los Angeles with a record 140 nations competing
1 year, 7 months ago

Today in Sports - The Summer Olympics open in Los Angeles with a record 140 nations competing

Associated Press  

July 28 1913 — The United States wins its first Davis Cup since 1902 by beating Britain three matches to two. 1984 — The Summer Olympics open in Los Angeles with a record 140 nations competing. 1992 — American Mike Barrowman sets a world record in winning the 200-meter breaststroke, and Russian Evgueni Sadovyi becomes the Summer Olympics’ first triple …

Katie Ledecky wins gold in 1,500 at the swimming worlds to tie mark set by Michael Phelps
1 year, 8 months ago

Katie Ledecky wins gold in 1,500 at the swimming worlds to tie mark set by Michael Phelps

Associated Press  

FUKUOKA, Japan — Katie Ledecky won the 1,500-meter freestyle with ease on Tuesday at the World Aquatics Championships in a landmark victory which made her the most decorated female swimmer at the worlds with 20 golds overall, 15 of which have come in individual events. “The last couple of years I’ve just tried to be really locked in on my …

On this day in 2008: Michael Phelps breaks Mark Spitz’s Olympics record
2 years, 7 months ago

On this day in 2008: Michael Phelps breaks Mark Spitz’s Olympics record

The Independent  

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Ryan Lochte’s 6 Olympic swimming medals up for auction
2 years, 8 months ago

Ryan Lochte’s 6 Olympic swimming medals up for auction

Associated Press  

All of Ryan Lochte’s Olympic silver and bronze medals are up for auction, with the proceeds going to a charity benefitting children. “I’m not one to be all sentimental about medals,” Lochte told The Associated Press by phone Sunday from a Mexican vacation. “I’ve been teaming with my dad doing swim clinics and I’m coming out with my own sunscreen.” …

Top 5 Olympic swimmers to watch out for at the 19th FINA World Championships
2 years, 9 months ago

Top 5 Olympic swimmers to watch out for at the 19th FINA World Championships

The Hindu  

The world's best swimmers are ready to take the plunge at the FINA World Championships 2022. Here are the Top 5 Olympians to watch out for: Caeleb Dressel: Dressel is an American Olympic swimmer who had a terrific run at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games. The 25-year-old holds the world record for the 100m fly and an American record for …

Michael Phelps, Vonn headline Team USA Hall of Fame's Class of 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

Michael Phelps, Vonn headline Team USA Hall of Fame's Class of 2022

The Hindu  

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, and alpine skiing great Lindsey Vonn headlined the United States Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame Class of 2022 that was announced on Monday. Among the 12 individuals being inducted are Natalie Coughlin, Mia Hamm, Michelle Kwan, the late Pat Summitt and former tennis great Billie Jean King who will go …

Epic swims: Dressel, McKeon take place among Olympic greats
3 years, 7 months ago

Epic swims: Dressel, McKeon take place among Olympic greats

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Caeleb Dressel finished off his gold rush at the Tokyo Olympics with two more dazzling swims. “I’m really glad to be done,” said the tattooed, 24-year-old Floridian, who captured his fourth and fifth gold medals of the Tokyo Games on Sunday. “I’m very proud of myself.” Dressel was perfect in the events he had a chance in, capping …

Olympic swimming ends with splashy new records, US gold
3 years, 7 months ago

Olympic swimming ends with splashy new records, US gold

India TV News  

Caeleb Dressel finished off his gold rush at the Tokyo Olympics with two more dazzling swims. He also cruised to a relatively easy victory Sunday in the 50 freestyle, pushing him into a truly elite club of swimmers who won at least five gold medals at one games. I'm very proud of myself.” Mirroring Dressel's final day, McKeon won the …

Swimming: U.S. win men's 4x100m medley relay in world record time
3 years, 7 months ago

Swimming: U.S. win men's 4x100m medley relay in world record time

The Hindu  

Caeleb Dressel said it was "really special" to end his Olympics with a storming butterfly leg to help the United States smash their own men's 4x100m medley relay world record on Sunday. The US team of Ryan Murphy, Michael Andrew, Dressel, and Zach Apple touched in 3min 26.78sec to shatter the global mark of 3:27.28 set at the 2009 world …

Caeleb Dressel battles through nerves and emotion to win five golds in Tokyo
3 years, 7 months ago

Caeleb Dressel battles through nerves and emotion to win five golds in Tokyo

LA Times  

U.S. swimmer Caeleb Dressel celebrates after winning the men’s 50-meter freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday. Dressel crushed the field in the 50-meter freestyle to win his third individual gold medal, then returned to the pool a little over an hour later to help the U.S. men’s 400 medley relay upset Britain and break the world record on the …

Olympics: Tears flow in Tokyo as Britain win 4x200m relay gold and Tom Dean makes history
3 years, 7 months ago

Olympics: Tears flow in Tokyo as Britain win 4x200m relay gold and Tom Dean makes history

The Independent  

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Swimmer Wins Tokyo Olympics Gold After Beating COVID-19 Twice In 5 Months
3 years, 7 months ago

Swimmer Wins Tokyo Olympics Gold After Beating COVID-19 Twice In 5 Months

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Swimmer Tom Dean’s friends and family erupted in celebration after he won gold for Great Britain in the 200-meter freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday. “When I was sitting in my flat in isolation, an Olympic gold seemed a million miles off,” Dean said following his win. “But my coach brought me round and it’s all …

Tokyo Olympics: Britain's Dean comes back from Covid to win 200m freestyle gold
3 years, 7 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Britain's Dean comes back from Covid to win 200m freestyle gold

The Hindu  

Britain's Tom Dean came back from two bouts of COVID-19 to claim Olympic gold in the pool on Tuesday, edging out team-mate Duncan Scott to win the 200m freestyle in Tokyo Olympics. Dean said a gold medal seemed "a million miles away" when he was consigned to isolation in January after contracting the virus for the second time in five …

Powerhouse US swim team shines with 6 medals, 1st US gold
3 years, 8 months ago

Powerhouse US swim team shines with 6 medals, 1st US gold

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Chase Kalisz got things rolling, claiming the first U.S. gold at the Olympic pool. Host Japan won a swimming gold, Tunisia claimed a surprising spot atop the medal podium, and the mighty Australian women set the first world record of the competition in the 4x100 freestyle relay. “A pretty good start for the U.S.,” said Kieran Smith, who …

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
3 years, 8 months ago

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

Associated Press  

July 26 1859 — The first intercollegiate Regatta is held in Worcester, Mass., with Harvard beating Yale and Brown. 1996 — American swimmer Amy Van Dyken wins the 50-meter freestyle to become Atlanta’s first quadruple gold medalist and the first U.S. woman to win four in a single Olympics. 2013 — He Chong wins his record-tying third consecutive world title …

Caeleb Dressel on the precipice of becoming the next Michael Phelps
3 years, 8 months ago

Caeleb Dressel on the precipice of becoming the next Michael Phelps

LA Times  

Caeleb Dressel reacts after winning the men’s 50-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on June 20. “Michael changed the sport of swimming,” said Keenan Robinson, Phelps’ longtime strength and conditioning coach who directs sports medicine and science for USA Swimming. Michael Phelps, front, and Caeleb Dressel celebrate after winning gold for the U.S. in the men’s 4X100 freestyle …

Spotlight beckons Caeleb Dressel, swimming’s reluctant star
3 years, 8 months ago

Spotlight beckons Caeleb Dressel, swimming’s reluctant star

Associated Press  

For a man tabbed as swimming’s next superstar, Caeleb Dressel couldn’t be more disinterested. “I’d rather just shut up and swim,” the 24-year-old Floridian said. I want to chase my own.” Dressel was a bit player in his first Olympics five years ago in Rio, winning two relay gold medals while Phelps and Ryan Lochte’s careers as the world’s two …

Happy Birthday Michael Phelps, the Most Decorated Athlete with 28 Medals at Olympic Games
3 years, 8 months ago

Happy Birthday Michael Phelps, the Most Decorated Athlete with 28 Medals at Olympic Games

News 18  

American legend Michael Phelps is not just the greatest swimmer of all time but also the most decorated athlete in the history of the Olympic Games, with 28 medals in his kitty from five Summer Games. Several Olympics Pundits believe Phelps is built for swimming – his large frame, big feet and broad shoulder. Phelps also holds the records for …

Swimming: Ryan Lochte's Olympic Career Likely Over After Finishing 7th in 200 Individual Medley
3 years, 9 months ago

Swimming: Ryan Lochte's Olympic Career Likely Over After Finishing 7th in 200 Individual Medley

News 18  

Ryan Lochte‘s Olympic career is apparently over. In other events, Ryan Murphy romped to victory in the 200 backstroke, adding to his triumph in the 100 back, while Abby Weitzel won the 100 freestyle after defending Olympic champion Simone Manuel shockingly failed to advance from the semifinals the previous night. Lilly King also booked a second event in Tokyo, though …

Michael Phelps reflects on sideline role during Olympic trials
3 years, 9 months ago

Michael Phelps reflects on sideline role during Olympic trials

LA Times  

Michael Phelps speaks during a conference before the CES tech show in Las Vegas. We want to make swimming bigger, and Phelps definitely did that.” Added Keenan Robinson, Phelps’ longtime strength and conditioning coach who is the director of sports medicine and science for USA Swimming: “He made it cool to swim.” The influence extends far beyond the video of …

Dressel, Ledecky lead chase for Olympic berths at US trials
3 years, 9 months ago

Dressel, Ledecky lead chase for Olympic berths at US trials

Associated Press  

— Caeleb Dressel wants to command the Olympics the way he’s done at worlds. “I think there’s going to be some world records that go down because there’s been some people that have had to go through a great deal, and they really, really want it bad.” Defending Olympic backstroke champion Ryan Murphy can’t wait to swim in front of …

Lochte, chastened by misdeeds, takes aim at fifth Olympics
3 years, 9 months ago

Lochte, chastened by misdeeds, takes aim at fifth Olympics

The Hindu  

Ryan Lochte knows what people think of him. “That would be proving a lot of people wrong and that’s what I want to do.” 'Good job training' His results leading into trials haven't signalled that he's poised to join Phelps and Dara Torres in making the most Olympic appearances of any American swimmer. “We haven’t seen in competition what we …

Michael Phelps is Gone, But Others Ready to Fill The Void
3 years, 9 months ago

Michael Phelps is Gone, But Others Ready to Fill The Void

News 18  

Not long after rolling into town, Michael Phelps would dutifully pop into the interview room to muse on his outlandish accomplishments in the pool. For the first time since 1996, the U.S. Olympic swimming trials are being held without the sport’s biggest star, the guy who won a staggering 23 gold medals and 28 medals overall. Of course, Phelps’ retirement …

Phelps says world records unlikely in Tokyo
4 years, 3 months ago

Phelps says world records unlikely in Tokyo

The Hindu  

Michael Phelps said the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic means it is unlikely any swimming world records will fall when the postponed Olympics are held in Tokyo next year. They are swimming like they should be, they are lifting,” said Phelps, who set 39 world records during his career. “With all these pools being shut down, somebody would have …

Michael Phelps Says World Records Unlikely at Tokyo Olympics
4 years, 3 months ago

Michael Phelps Says World Records Unlikely at Tokyo Olympics

News 18  

Michael Phelps said the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic means it is unlikely any swimming world records will fall when the postponed Olympic Games are held in Tokyo next year. They are swimming like they should be, they are lifting,” said Phelps, who set 39 world records during his career. “With all these pools being shut down, somebody would …

Tokyo 2020: Here’s what we missed
4 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo 2020: Here’s what we missed

CNN  

CNN — This was supposed to be a week of celebration in Tokyo. Biles cementing her legend Four years ago in Rio, American artistic gymnast Simone Biles won four gold medals and a bronze, becoming one of the stars of the Games. Spitz didn’t mind being bested, saying: “It goes to show you that not only is this guy the …

Ryan Lochte unfazed by Tokyo Olympics postponement
5 years ago

Ryan Lochte unfazed by Tokyo Olympics postponement

The Hindu  

US Swimmer Ryan Lochte’s Olympic window may be closing, but the 35-year-old says he’s ready to push on another year after the 2020 Tokyo Games were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. “I was a little pissed off because I’ve been training my butt off and I’ve been feeling great,” the 12-time Olympic medalist told the Los Angeles Times on …

Swimming: Why Michael Phelps is the superstar of the pool
5 years, 2 months ago

Swimming: Why Michael Phelps is the superstar of the pool

The Hindu  

It was on July 31, 2012 that Michael Phelps officially became the greatest Olympian of all time. It was an event Phelps had utterly dominated for nearly eight years, one in which he had won gold at the two previous Olympic Games and the three preceding World Championships. “I don’t want to swim after I turn 30 and that is …

Still waters run deep for reluctant superstar Dressel
5 years, 3 months ago

Still waters run deep for reluctant superstar Dressel

China Daily  

Caeleb Dressel powers down his lane at the US Open Championships at Georgia Tech on Dec 7. "I don't want to say I just brush it off, because I know it's going to be inevitable," Dressel said in an interview with Associated Press. "The good thing about true perseverance is that it can't be stopped by anything besides death," Dressel …

Ryan Lochte wins 200m medley title at US swimming championships
5 years, 7 months ago

Ryan Lochte wins 200m medley title at US swimming championships

The Hindu  

Six-time Olympic gold medallist Ryan Lochte, back from a 14-month suspension, won the 200m individual medley at the US swimming championships in Palo Alto, California. Lochte, 35, clocked 1min 57.76 to win a 27th national title and stamp himself a contender to make a fifth Olympic team next year. In his time away from competition, Lochte appeared on the US …

Ryan Lochte targets Tokyo Olympics after comeback swim
5 years, 7 months ago

Ryan Lochte targets Tokyo Olympics after comeback swim

The Hindu  

A rejuvenated Ryan Lochte returned to competitive swimming for the first time in more than a year on Wednesday, insisting he was a changed man as he targets a medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Although the time was nearly four seconds slower than his world record, five-time Olympic gold medalist Lochte was happy with his performance as he sets …

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