Jenny Thompson

Katie Ledecky Passes Legendary Kickboard to Stanford Freshman Lillie Nordmann

The kickboard tradition started in 1992 when the original owner of the board, Janet Evans, passed it on to then-freshman Jenny Thompson.

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La Classifica Dei Nuotatori Paralimpici Più Decorati Della Storia

La classifica dei nuotatori con più medaglie alle Paralimpiadi vede quattro donne nelle prime cinque posizioni. Tra queste Jessica Long

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Katie Ledecky to Ring the NYSE Closing Bell Today

The stop is Ledecky’s latest in media tour of New York City this week.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Swimming Previews: Sjostrom’s 100 Fly Title & WR in Jeopardy

Three women cracked the 56-second barrier in the LCM 100 fly, threatening Sarah Sjostrom’s 55.48 world record. But is Sjostrom’s Olympic title also in danger?

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SwimSwam Podcast: Lea Maurer on Why Eating Dessert Wins World Titles

Lea made the world champs team and during the meet, teammate Jenny Thompson ate a waffle sundae before her individual swim, the 100 free.

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Olympian Dara Torres Shares Her Swim Stories: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com

12-time Olympic medalist Dara Torres has more swimming experience than any swimmer on the planet, competing in Olympic Games from 1984 to 2008.

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SwimSwam Podcast: How did Jenny Thompson win 12 Olympic Medals?

Jenny was kind enough to sit down with us and talk through her career, the high and low points, and give us some insight on how her 12 medals were earned

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Ryan Lochte Nel Trailer Del Docufilm “Sono Passato Da Milioni A Zero”

Ryan Lochte è il protagonista del documentario “In Deep with Ryan Lochte” che sarà presentato in anteprima il 15 luglio. Il trailer

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WATCH: Peacock First Look at ‘In Deep with Ryan Lochte’ Documentary

“This is the most pressure I’ve ever had in my life,” Lochte says. “If I don’t make the Olympic team, they won’t see the change that I’ve made.”

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Lobbyist Meeting with White House Officials to Discuss Resuming Swimming

A group of aquatics professionals, including coaches and Olympians, have coalesced to try and aid the government in making a decision.

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Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Inge de Bruijn’s 5-WR May of 2000

Inge de Bruijn went on an unparalleled tear in May of 2000, setting five world records in a nine-day span and setting up for an almost-unbeatable two years.

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Dara Torres to be Inducted Into Jewish American Hall of Fame

12-time Olympic medalist and former world record holder Dara Torres is the 51st person to be inducted into the Jewish American Hall of Fame.

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COVID-19 Protective Gear GoFundMe Launched For Jenny Thompson & Co-Workers

Donate to the GoFundMe page to raise money for Jenny Thompson and her co-workers to have protective gear as they treat COVID-19 patients in South Carolina.

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2019 Golden Goggles: LIVE Awards Show Recap

Follow along here as we will provide a live recap of tonight’s Golden Goggles awards gala.

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Division III Mary Washington Tops Howard Women, Bison Men Win 136-126

The University of Mary Washington women’s swimming team topped Howard University, 153-125, while the Howard men edged the Eagles 136-126.

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