Hali Flickinger

The Last Time Each Country from the Americas Won an Olympic Medal

Which North and South American countries have had the longest Olympic medal streak, and which have had the longest medal droughts?

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2024 Olympics Previews: Summer McIntosh Aims To Continue Her Reign In Women’s 200 Fly

Two-time world champion Summer McIntosh aims to continue her winning ways in the 200 fly as she faces off against the Tokyo gold and silver medalists again.

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I Medagliati Di Tokyo Che Torneranno Alle Olimpiadi Di Parigi

Vediamo che ha conquistato una medaglia alle Olimpiadi di Tokyo 2020(1) e tornerà a difenderla alle Olimpiadi di PArigi 2024

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Returning Olympians: Which Tokyo Medalists Will Be Back In Paris?

Gregorio Paltrinieri will feature prominently in the men’s 800 and 1500 free in Paris, two events where the entire podium from Tokyo will be back in action.

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How Tall Have Olympic Medalists Been Historically?

At 6’8 (203 cm), Matt Grevers is tied with Gustavo Borges for being the tallest Olympic swimming medalist we’ve ever seen.

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Who Will Not Defend The Tokyo 2020 Medals At 2024 Paris Olympics

At Paris 2024 Olympics there will be no fewer than eight events in which the reigning Olympic champions will not be present to defend their medals

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Chi Non Difenderà Il Titolo Olimpico Di Tokyo A Parigi 2024?

Alle Olimpiadi di Parigi 2024 ci saranno 8 eventi nei quali i campioni olimpici in carica non saranno presenti ai blocchi di partenza per difendere la corona.

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Making the US Olympic Team vs. Making the Podium at the Olympics, a Statistical Review

Hali Flickinger occupies a pretty unique space in American swimming history, threading a needle that nobody else has done in at least 40 years.

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How Do The World Records From 1981 Compare To Today?

Some events have taken a seismic leap forward in the last four decades, but the women’s 200 fly has remained incredibly stable.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Who Will Step Up For Second Spot in the Women’s 200 Fly?

Regan Smith should have no problem picking up a victory in the women’s 200 fly at the Olympic Trials, with the real battle projected to come for second place.

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2024 U.S. Olympic Trials Previews: Grimes Leads Young Talent in 400 IM

Katie Grimes fired a warning shot at the American Record last summer, and without Alex Walsh in the field, the second spot looks wide open.

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Sun Devils Split: Which Swimmers Went Where After Bob Bowman Left Arizona State for Texas

Paige Madden, Drew Kibler, and Ryan Held swam under the New York Athletic Club (NYAC) banner this month after coach Bob Bowman left ASU for Texas in March.

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Heartbreak Is Imminent: The Most Cut-Throat Events At The 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials

Rhyan White and Phoebe Bacon qualified for Tokyo in the 200 back, and will play a major role in the story heading to Paris in one of the deepest U.S. events.

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Bella Sims Leads Off Florida’s 800 Free Relay in SEC Record of 1:40.90

The Florida relay went on to break the SEC record that the Georgia women set back at 2016 NCAAs. Sims led off in an SEC record as well.

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SwimSwam’s Top 100 For 2024: Women’s #80-71

Anastasia Gorbenko has incredibly versatility, but if she can narrow her focus towards the 200 IM, she could do some real damange in 2024.

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