Luke Hobson

2023 World Championships: Night Six Relay Analysis

The men from Great Britain won the 4×200 freestyle relay, eclipsing the US men by about a second to finish in a time of 6:59.08 thanks to some fast splits.

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James Guy Onto GB’s 4×200 FR Relay, Reuniting Olympic Champions for 1st Time Since Tokyo

James Guy slots into GB’s 4×200 free relay for finals, reuniting with Scott, Dean, and Richards for the first time since striking gold at the Tokyo Games.

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Richards, Dean, and Kibler Headline Men’s 4×200 FR Relay Prelims (Full Lineups)

Great Britain is going all-in on prelims, swimming 200 freestyle medalists Matthew Richards and Tom Dean on the 4×200 freestyle relay.

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2023 World Championships: Day 3 Finals Live Recap

Today’s finals session features the first meet’s first showdown between Regan Smith (pictured) and Kaylee McKeown as they fight for gold in the 100 back.

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Fukuoka 2023, North America Day 3: Two Veterans Win Gold, But Teenagers Also Shine

Although Ledecky and Murphy were responsible for North America’s two golds on day 3, it was the teenagers who put up the most impressive swims.

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Mondiali Di Nuoto 2023: Analisi E Risultati Live Finali Day3

Terza giornata di finali ai Campionati del Mondo di Fukuoka 2023. Seguite con noi i risultati live e le prestazioni degli azzurri.

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2023 World Championships Day 3 Finals Preview: Popovici Ready to Defend 200 Free Title

Tonight’s session will include finals of the men’s 200 free, women’s 1500 free, women’s 100 back, men’s 100 back, and women’s 100 breast.

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2023 World Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Zhang Yufei has paced the women’s 100 butterfly through the rounds, and she’s looking to strike gold during the second finals session of 2023 Worlds.

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Fukuoka 2023, Day 2 North America Recap: USA Wins First Gold, Hobson Breaks 1:45 In 2FR

After a gold medal-less day one, Kate Douglass (picutred) pulled through for Team USA on day two with her come-from-behind win in the 200 IM.

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Overreacting to Day 2 Prelims at the 2023 World Champs: Ruta Barreling Towards 100 BR WR

Though there were only five events this morning, there was still plenty to overreact about. 

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2023 World Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap

After an incredible day 1 of the meet, wherein we saw 3 World Records shattered, we’ll see if day 2 can measure up.

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2023 World Champs Previews: Young Stars Take Center Stage In Men’s 200 Free

David Popovici is the favorite for gold in the men’s 200 free, but behind him there’s a tight race brewing not only for a medal but just to make the final.

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2023 World Champs Previews: Americans, Brits Set For Epic Clash In Men’s 4×200 FR

Tom Dean and Duncan Scott could give Great Britain the edge over the Americans in what promises to be an epic 800 free relay final in Fukuoka.

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Youngest, Oldest, and Twins! On Team USA for 2023 World Championships

A wave of youth has taken over Team USA, with 9 teenagers set to represent the stars and stripes in pool swimming in Fukuoka (above, Claire Weinstein).

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The Last Word (or Two) on the U.S.’s 2023 World Championships Selection Procedure

Should we have been surprised by the change in 50 selection procedure? History tells us no and in fact the US does more for the 50 winners than you may think

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