Bob Bowman

Bob Bowman Discusses Popovici WR, Regan Smith to ASU, and Marchand World Titles

Bowman gives great insight into what Popovici does well in the water, what Regan Smith’s training will look like, and Leon Marchand’s potential in the IMs

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Michael Phelps Hits 20-Year Anniversary Of Owning The 400 IM World Record

Phelps first broke the 400 IM world record in August 2002, and now that he’s hit the 20-year mark, is closing in on the world record reign in recent history.

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Bob Bowman on David Popovici: “He reminds me of Michael at a very young age”

Bowman says “they were built similarly, really skinny, little guys… they’re generating speed by reducing drag, right? Which is the best way to do it anyway”

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Greg Meehan Shares Perspective on Regan Smith’s Departure from Stanford

Meehan is candid as he shares his disappointment and sadness to see Smith leave, not only as an athlete but as a teammate and friend to everyone on the team

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The Best Pro Swim Training Group On Earth Right Now?

The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are less than two years away, and pro swimmers are picking where they want to sharpen their swimming swords.

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A Brief History of Female Swimmers Turning Pro Early & Forgoing NCAA Eligibility

Regan Smith is the latest in a long line of female swimmers who have turned pro early, and history shows us it’s a decision that doesn’t always work out.

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5-Time U.S. National Team Member Sierra Schmidt Announces Move to ASU Pro Group

Pan Ams, World Junior Champs, and Jr Pan Pacs Gold medalist Sierra Schmidt announced she will also be joining the ASU pro group under head coach Bob Bowman.

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World Record Holder Regan Smith To Leave Stanford, Turn Pro & Join Bob Bowman

Smith is leaving the Cardinal after racing just one season in the NCAA, having won the national title last year in the women’s 200 backstroke.

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Olympic Champ Chase Kalisz Will Leave Georgia, Set To Train At ASU With Bob Bowman

Kalisz’s move means he will reunite at Arizona State with Bob Bowman, who was his age group coach at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club.

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Tokyo 400 IM Silver Medalist Jay Litherland Joining Rapidly Growing ASU Pro Group

Olympic Silver medalist Jay Litherland has confirmed to SwimSwam that he will be moving to Arizona to train under Bob Bowman with the ASU pro group.

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Competitor Coach of the Month: Bob Bowman

Bowman led four Sun Devil swimmers to strong showings at the World Championships, led by the breakout performances of Leon Marchand.

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Die besten Schwimmer und Rennen der 19. FINA Schwimmweltmeisterschaften

Wer waren die Besten der Besten bei den FINA Aquatics Weltmeisterschaften 2022? Offiziell war Katie Ledecky nach Meinung der FINA…

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2022 Swammy Awards: World Championships — Men’s Edition

Find out which men from Budapest 2022 we designated as Swimmer of the Meet, Breakout Swimmer of the Meet, Junior of the meet, and more.

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arena Swim of the Week: Marchand Closes In On Phelps With 4:04 400 IM

Leon Marchand stunned the world by putting a real scare into Michael Phelps’ world record in the men’s 400 IM on the opening night of the World Championships.

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Leon Marchand Shatters Two French Records 43 Minutes Apart on Night 4 in Budapest

Marchand is now the #8 performer all-time in the LCM men’s 200 fly.

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