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Ledecky Wins Sixth-Straight 800 FR, Breaks Phelps’ Individual World Champs Golds Record

Ledecky is now the first swimmer to win six straight World titles an event, and passes Phelps as the winningest swimmer in Worlds history (in individuals).

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Sarah Sjostrom Ties Michael Phelps For Most Individual Worlds Medals

Sjostrom is the latest superstar to take hold of a torch from Michael Phelps this week in Fukuoka; she’s expected to complete the pass on Sunday.

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Ariarne Titmus Eguaglia Il Record Oceanico Negli 800 Stile Libero

Ariarne Titmus ha eguagliato il suo record oceanico conquistando il bronzo negli 800 metri stile libero ai Campionati del Mondo 2023

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Katie Ledecky Vince Il 16° Oro Individuale-Batte Il Record Di Phelps

Katie Ledecky vince il suo 16° oro individuale ai Mondiali 6° titolo consecutivo nella stessa gara e supera il record di Michael Phelps

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Fukuoka 2023, North America Day 6 Recap: Kate Douglass And Her Wacky Event Lineup

On Friday night, Kate Douglass took on one of the unique doubles in swimming history, and still managed to finish no worse than fourth in either of her races.

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SwimSwam Pulse: Titmus/Ledecky Rematch Picked As Top Storyline Leading Into Worlds

Ariarne Titmus dominated the women’s 400 free in her highly-anticipated showdown with Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh.

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Leon Marchand Swims 1:54.82 200 IM European Record, Is Third Swimmer Ever Under 1:55

Marchand now joins Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte as the only swimmers to break 1:55 in the men’s 200-meter individual medley.

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Leon Marchand Abbatte Il Record Europeo Nei 200 Misti Di Laszlo Cseh

Leon Marchand vince il suo terzo oro nei 200 misti maschili e cancella il Record Europeo di Laszlo Cseh stabilito nel 2009

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LIVEBARN Race of the Week: Marchand Erases Phelps’ Last World Record in 400 IM (4:02.50)

Leon Marchand took down a record that was considered untouchable just a few years ago — and Michael Phelps was in attendance for commentary and support. 

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This 16 Year Old is Faster Than Michael Phelps was at Age 18 (Video Analysis)

In the men’s 200 fly final at the 2023 World Championships, Thomas Heilman swam an incredibly paced race and touched at 1:53.82, a big personal best

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Leon Marchand Gets To 1:52.43 In 200 Butterfly To Become 3rd-Fastest Man In History

Marchand shaved some time off his French record and surpassed Daiya Seto as the 3rd-fastest man in the history of the 200 fly.

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Thomas Heilman, 16, Becomes the Fastest American 18&U Ever in the 200 Fly – 1:53.82

American 16-year-old Thomas Heilman finished just off the podium, clocking a huge new lifetime best of 1:53.82.

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Leon Marchand Oro E 3° All Time Nei 200 Farfalla 1:52.43

Leon Marchand ha vinto il titolo mondiale 2023 nei 200 metri farfalla ed è diventato il terzo uomo più veloce della storia

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Ledecky On Tying Phelps Record: “I Just Never Imagined I Would Be In This Position”

Ledecky reflected on her career under the microscope after winning the women’s 1500 free for the fifth time in the third-fastest time of her career.

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Ledecky Swims #3 1500 FR Performance Ever, Ties Phelps With Most Individual Worlds Golds

Ledecky won her 15th individual World Championships gold medal, which ties her with Michael Phelps as the swimmer with the most individual Worlds golds.

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