Natalie Coughlin

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"I don't have any superstitions, but what I always travel with is my pillow and my coffee."

Katie Ledecky Hits Hardest Winter Training Ever Ahead Of The Olympic Games

Katie Ledecky won the 1500 free at the Pro Swim by nearly 100 meters, touching in 15:38, the 17th fastest mile ever. What does this mean?

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2023 Swammy Awards: European Male Swimmer of the Year – Leon Marchand

A 13 month undefeated streak, world record, and his second Worlds’ Male Swimmer of the Meet honor all cement Marchand as European Male Swimmer of the year.

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How Does USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey’s 2022 Salary Stack Up Against Years Past?

USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey made less money in 2022 than he did the year prior, but his six-figure bonus raised eyebrows given last year’s losses.

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The Female Swimmers With The Fastest Four-Stroke 400 IM Add-Ups

Australian Kaylee McKeown edged out some of the best swimmers of the past decade to own the fastest 400 IM add-up time based on stroke 100 best times.

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How Often Do Reigning World Champions Win The Olympic Title The Following Year?

Michael Phelps won the same event at the Olympics as he did at the previous year’s World Championships numerous times, including five in 2007/2008.

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Natalie Coughlin Elected As USA Swimming Board of Directors’ Next Vice Chair/Chair-Elect

Natalie Coughlin will serve as Vice Chair until 2025, when the three-time Olympic champion will begin a four-year term as Board Chair until 2029.

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USA Swimming’s Board of Directors Set to Hold Election for Next Vice Chair/Chair-Elect

The next Vice Chair of USA Swimming’s Board of Directors elected Saturday will then replace Chris Brearton as Board Chair from 2025-29. 

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SwimSwam Pulse: 69.4% Believe Katie Ledecky Is The Female GOAT

Ledecky’s resume currently includes seven Olympic gold medals, 10 in total, along with 21 World Championship titles, 16 of which are individual.

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Google Says Katie Ledecky’s The Greatest Female Swimmer Of All Time. Is She?

Katie Ledecky is on her fourth Olympics, which is a big milestone. That got me thinking, and then I got lost down a Ledecky rabbit hole.

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Bolzano: Bonnet Prima Atleta A Vincere Sei Ori Nel Meeting

La 27a edizione dell’International Swim Meeting Bolzano si è conclusa ieri sera con notevoli performance. Analisi e risultati Day 2

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Charlotte Bonnet Becomes First Swimmer To Win Six Times In Bolzano

28-year-old French Olympian Charlotte Bonnet made Bolzano meet history by becoming the first-ever swimmer to win six events.

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Major Men’s DI Storylines To Watch in the 2023-24 NCAA Season

These five (plus a couple bonus) storylines are just some of the reason you won’t want to forget about the NCAA season in this Olympic year.

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Nuotare Con La Paura

Questa settimana ci addentreremo nei tre tipi di paura: la paura del giudizio, la paura del fallimento e la paura del successo

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Swimming With Fear: Discover How It’s Impacting You

When we peel back fear and can see what it’s really trying to say, we can use it as a source of inner strength.

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2024 College Swimming Previews: #2 Arizona State Men Have Sights Set on 1st National Title

“I know we can do better,” Leon Marchand said after ASU’s 2nd-place finish at NCAAs last season. “I know we can win. And I want to be a part of it.”

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