Ian Thorpe

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"For myself, losing is not coming second. It's getting out of the water knowing you could have done better. For myself, I have won every race I've been in."

Trivia Test Olimpico: Statistiche Da Sapere Prima Di Parigi 2024

Phelps custodisce diversi pezzi di storia del nuoto olimpico, tra cui il maggior numero di partecipazioni alle finali e il maggior numero di ori in un evento

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Olympic Trivia Test: Stats To Know Before They Hit The Water In Paris

Michael Phelps holds several pieces of history in Olympic swimming, including most finals appearances and most gold medals in a single event (and much more).

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Cate Campbell Sarà La Commentatrice Dei Giochi Olimpici Insieme A Thorpe

Cate Campbell sarà a Parigi come commentatrice delle Olimpiadi e Paralimpiadi per la TV Australiana Nine Channell insieme a Thorpe

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Campbell Joining Australian Olympic Commentating Team With Thorpe, Rooney, & Co.

“This will be the first Olympic Games I have watched since Athens 2004 and I can’t wait to cheer on our swimmers as they hit the pool,” Cate Campbell said.

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POV: An Olympic Generation Comes to An End

It is 11:00 a.m. on July 28, 2024. The 2024 Olympics begin on TV. You prepare your handkerchiefs because you realize you won’t see the legends of the last 20 years.

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POV: È Finita Un’Era Olimpica.

Sono le 11:00 del 28 Luglio 2024. In tv iniziano le Olimpiadi 2024. Prepari i fazzoletti perchè realizzi che non vedrai le leggende degli ultimi 20 anni.

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Worlds Records on the Cusp of Breaking a New ‘Second Barrier’

Let’s take a look at which world records have the greatest chance of entering a new “second barrier” in either Paris or at qualifying meets in the lead up.

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2024 Australian Olympic Trials: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

We’ll see what Australia’s #2 performer of all-time, Maximillian Giuliani, can do in his pet event of the men’s 200m free tonight in Brisbane.

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Condividere L’Oro E Il Fascino Della Vittoria Ex Aequo

Quando mai due nuotatori potranno condividere una medaglia d’oro sul più grande palcoscenico del nuoto? Il fascino e le controversie dell vittorie ex aequo

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The Dead Heat In Swimming

Simone Manuel and Penny Oleksiak’s tie in the women’s 100 free in Rio is the most recent example of two swimmers sharing the gold medal at the Olympics.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 43.5% Think Sam Short Will Be First Man Sub-3:40 In 400 Free

Who will be the man to erase Paul Biedermann’s super-suited record and clock 3:39 in the men’s 400 freestyle?

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Lukas Märtens Posts World Leading 3:40.33 400 Freestyle To Open German Championships

Märtens’ previous best time of a 3:41.60 was also done in April. The men’s 400 freestyle is shaping up to be a battle in Paris.

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Emma McKeon “Le Olimpiadi Di Parigi Saranno Sicuramente Le Mie Ultime”

Le Olimpiadi di Parigi 2024 saranno “sicuramente” le ultime per Emma McKeon, 29 anni, già la più decorata della storia australiana

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Emma McKeon Says Paris 2024 Olympics Will ‘Definitely’ Be Her Last

“This will definitely be my last Olympics, so I’m excited for that,” McKeon said. “Success for me in Paris would be to swim faster than I ever have before.”

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Freestyle 101: Basic Principles For A Faster Freestyle

In freestyle, whatever is fastest, is most energy-efficient, and feels most natural to you is likely the way to go. There’s no one-size-fits-all.

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