Articles for Simone Manuel

Simone Manuel is friends with the water again and back on the Olympic stage
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Simone Manuel is friends with the water again and back on the Olympic stage

New York Times  

PARIS — Since it happened three years ago, Simone Manuel hasn’t gone back to watch that press conference from the 2021 U.S. swim trials. So just to kind of have this full-circle moment of being on this relay again from 2021 to now, but just in a happier and healthier place, I think is really special.” The first warning signs …

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Swimming has a diversity problem. Can this generation of Olympians change that?
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Swimming has a diversity problem. Can this generation of Olympians change that?

LA Times  

When Maritza Correia McClendon started swimming in Puerto Rico, she stood out because of her talent, not the color of her skin. “There’s a lot of diversity in Puerto Rico,” said McClendon, who is Black and Latino, as are one in five people on the island. I do definitely still struggle with that confidence factor.” McClendon overcame that to become …

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Stories on athletes and lifechanging Olympic finishes that altered the course of their careers
5 months ago

Stories on athletes and lifechanging Olympic finishes that altered the course of their careers

Associated Press  

Editor’s note: Fractions of a second or a slight misstep during the Olympics can alter the career, the legacy and the earning potential of athletes. “I’ll never forget the fact that everybody booed when I didn’t win, that was a win to me,” said Horton, who helped the U.S. win bronze in the team competition. “I did everything there is …

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Olympic swim trials: Simone Manuel qualifies for Paris in 50-meter freestyle
6 months ago

Olympic swim trials: Simone Manuel qualifies for Paris in 50-meter freestyle

LA Times  

Simone Manuel celebrates after winning the women’s 50-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Sunday. “I wasn’t feeling real confident after last night,” said Manuel, who was only the fourth-fastest qualifier in the semifinals, nearly a half-second behind Gretchen Walsh. I wanted to channel that Simone because I know I’m a winner.” Speaking of winners, Bobby Finke will …

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Simone Manuel returns from overtraining syndrome with her eyes on Paris Olympics
6 months, 1 week ago

Simone Manuel returns from overtraining syndrome with her eyes on Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — As Simone Manuel zig-zags her way through a cramped deck brimming with swimmers, she’s reminded there are still some things she finds annoying about her sport. “I think in my mind I was like, ‘I don’t have to put myself in a position to be vulnerable in front of the world again, just for them to not accept …

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After grueling year, Simone Manuel wins 50-meter freestyle to make U.S. Olympic team
3 years, 6 months ago

After grueling year, Simone Manuel wins 50-meter freestyle to make U.S. Olympic team

LA Times  

Simone Manuel reacts after competing in the women’s 50-meter freestyle final at the Olympic trials Sunday in Omaha. After a six-month stretch that challenged her body and mind, Manuel won the 50-meter freestyle Sunday night at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in her final chance to qualify for next month’s Tokyo Games. Five years ago, Manuel became the first Black …

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Gold medalist Simone Manuel fails to advance in U.S. Olympic swim trials
3 years, 6 months ago

Gold medalist Simone Manuel fails to advance in U.S. Olympic swim trials

LA Times  

Simone Manuel reacts after winning the women’s 50-meter freestyle final at the World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea on July 28, 2019. Simone Manuel, the first female Black swimmer to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics, won’t have the opportunity to defend the victory at the Tokyo Games. Manuel failed to advance to the finals of the 100-meter …

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