Jason Lezak

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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2024 French Olympic Trials: Day 3 Prelims Recap – Manaudou Swims 47.90 in the 100 Free

Florent Manaudou posted a time under the OQT in the 100 free this morning in Chartres, but it remains to be see if he will swim the event in finals.

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Trials Olimpici Francesi: Le 5 Storie Da Seguire

Leon Marchand ha disputato un Campionato del Mondo 2023 impeccabile e cercherà di riprendere da dove aveva lasciato nella città francese di Chartres

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2024 French Olympic Trials – Five Storylines to Follow

Leon Marchand had a flawless 2023 World Championships and will look to pick up where he left off in the French city of Chartres as it plays hosts to the French Elite Championships.

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Regan Smith Breaks Speedo Grand Challenge Record in 100 Back (59.23) During Day 3 Prelims

Regan Smith claimed the top qualifying spot in the 100 back with a time of 59.23 on Sunday morning, breaking Kathleen Baker’s meet record (1:00.20) from 2018.

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History’s Forgotten Races: The Men’s 4×100 Freestyle Relay, Sydney 2000

Ian Thorpe’s epic comeback on Gary Hall Jr. send the Australian crowd into a frenzy on the opening night of the swimming competition at the Sydney Olympics.

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La Staffetta “Jason Lezak” E’ Adesso Il Record Del Mondo Più Vecchio Del Nuoto

La staffetta maschile USA della 4×100 metri stile libero maschili è attualmente il record del mondo più vecchio nel nuoto

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Train Your Brain

Often underused, the brain can work as a tool to help you unlock your best performance in the pool.

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Where the Name Michael Phelps Still Appears in the Record Books

Though Michael Phelps no longer holds an individual World Record, he still holds Olympic, American, National Age Group, and meet records.

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SwimSwam Pulse: 60.4% Pick Jason Lezak As Most Clutch Relay Performer

Lezak’s 46.06 anchor leg from the Beijing Olympics will go down in swimming history as perhaps the greatest relay performance ever.

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With Phelps’ 4IM Record Done and Dusted, What’s the New Oldest Record?

With Leon Marchand handily dismissing Michael Phelps’ 400 IM World Record, we dive into the books to see what the new oldest record remaining is.

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The Unexpected Conclusion To The Men’s 100 Freestyle At USA’s 2023 World Champs Trials

Jack Alexy and Chris Guiliano swam the top two times in the men’s 100 freestyle to qualify for the 2023 World Championships.

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I Campioni Olimpici Più Vecchi Nella Storia Del Nuoto

Dopo aver dato un’occhiata ai più giovani campioni olimpici della storia del nuoto, è arrivato il momento di analizzare l’estremo opposto.

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The Oldest Olympic Champions In Swimming History

At the age of 35, Anthony Ervin won gold in the men’s 50 freestyle at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, making him swimming’s oldest Olympic champion ever.

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Maccabi USA Seeking Jewish Swimmers For Pan American Maccabi Games

The next edition of the Pan American Maccabi Games will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina from December 26, 2023 – January 4, 2024.

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