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Not even an Olympic gold medal can get Hungarian swimmer Kristóf Milák to break his silence
5 months, 1 week ago

Not even an Olympic gold medal can get Hungarian swimmer Kristóf Milák to break his silence

Associated Press  

France — Not even an Olympic gold medal could get Kristóf Milák to speak. “He’s a bit more than special,” his Hungarian team coach Csaba Sos said. “I was a swimmer, and when I competed, I liked to talk.” Hungarian reporters describe Milák as somber, temperamental, or detached and difficult to read. He’s the world record holder in the 200 …

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Léon Marchand pulls off one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history at the Paris Olympics
5 months, 1 week ago

Léon Marchand pulls off one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history at the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — Turns out, those comparisons to Michael Phelps weren’t far fetched at all when it comes to Léon Marchand. Marchand completed one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history Wednesday night, winning the 200-meter butterfly and the 200 breaststroke about two hours apart in front of a home crowd cheering his every stroke. They’re amazing to me, …

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Léon Marchand is the superstar and French sports hero these Olympics needed
5 months, 1 week ago

Léon Marchand is the superstar and French sports hero these Olympics needed

New York Times  

NANTERRE, France — Léon Marchand has said he likes the silence underwater. For 15 meters Wednesday night, after coming to the final lap of the 200-meter butterfly nearly a full second behind Hungary’s Kristóf Milák, Marchand was submerged for what seemed like forever. “The way he can move his spine,” says Herbie Behm, an Arizona State assistant coach under Bob …

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Swimming World Championships: Top swimmers missing worlds as they deal with mental, physical issues
1 year, 5 months ago

Swimming World Championships: Top swimmers missing worlds as they deal with mental, physical issues

The Hindu  

Caeleb Dressel failed to qualify for the biggest swim meet of the year. “It’s hard to see when people go down with mental health and are not happy with themselves,” English swimmer James Guy said. “It’s just a brutal sport.” Dressel, who won five gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics, walked away in the middle of last summer’s worlds in …

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Top swimmers missing world championships as they deal with mental, physical issues
1 year, 5 months ago

Top swimmers missing world championships as they deal with mental, physical issues

Associated Press  

Caeleb Dressel failed to qualify for the biggest swim meet of the year. “It’s hard to see when people go down with mental health and are not happy with themselves,” English swimmer James Guy said. “It’s just a brutal sport.” Dressel, who won five gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics, walked away in the middle of last summer’s worlds in …

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Kristóf Milák Sets World Record; 3 More US Golds at Swimming Worlds
2 years, 6 months ago

Kristóf Milák Sets World Record; 3 More US Golds at Swimming Worlds

News 18  

Hungary’s Kristóf Milák thrilled home fans by lowering his own world record in the men’s 200 butterfly at the swimming world championships on Tuesday, when American swimmers claimed another three gold medals. American swimmer Bobby Finke also set a national record of 7:39.36 as he produced a sizzling finish to win the first gold of the evening in the men’s …

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