Ryan Held

The Olympics That Would Have Been: Dressel, Chalmers Have Epic Day 5 Showdown

In a rematch of their clash at the 2019 World Championships, Caeleb Dressel and Kyle Chalmers square off in the final of the men’s 100 free on Day 5 in Tokyo.

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The Olympics That Would Have Been: Milak Soars, Hosszu Defends On Day 4

Kristof Milak and Katinka Hosszu both continued to show their dominance in the men’s 200 fly and women’s 200 IM, respectively, on Day 4 in Tokyo.

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The Olympics That Would Have Been: Mega-Stars Shine On Day 2

Some of the sport’s biggest stars —Katie Ledecky, Adam Peaty, Sarah Sjostrom and Caeleb Dressel, show up in a big way on day two in Tokyo.

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SwimSwam Podcast: Bobby Guntoro on Memories at NC State, Chasing Dreams at UNCW

With a combined team of 58 strong and a nice beach town to recruit from, it’s looking like part two of Guntoro’s American dream.

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The Trials That Would Have Been: Dressel & The 100 Free Thriller On Day 5

Day 5 would have been a banner lineup, including Caeleb Dressel and a deep 100 free field that was perhaps the most anticipated event of Olympic Trials.

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Ranking the Most Highly Anticipated 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials Races: #10-1

In the men’s 100 free, several 48’s might not make it to the semifinals. And a 47 might not even make the final!

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Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #51: Ryan Held’s Deck of Cards

It’s versatile, as you can choose any 4 exercises to associate with the 4 suits, plus he chooses a different one for aces and jokers

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BSN Sports Swim Team of the Week: Springfield YMCA Typhoons

This week’s Team of the Week is the Springfield YMCA Typhoons of Springfield, Illinois, which has been existence since 1955.

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Blueseventy Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming (National Team Edition, Pt. 2)

Without any live age group meets taking place, we’re looking back at the breakout swims and seasons of current U.S. National Team members.

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Roadmaps 2.0 – Mapping International Swim Stars: Men’s 50 Free

There have been many men who have held the title of “fastest in the pool”, but who has what it takes to hold the title at Tokyo 2021?

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Swimming From Home Talk Show: Ryan Held on Broadening Sports Fan Horizons

He’s trying to maintain cardio and strength at his parents’ house now, and other than that he’s been watching 30-for-30’s on ESPN and biking more. 

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets: Wrong Answers Only

We’re back with swimming’s TopTenTweets!

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Ryan Held Was Training In Two-Lane Yacht Club Pool In Alabama

American relay gold medalist from Rio, Ryan Held, is getting creative with his training. He’s currently getting some laps underway in a small yacht club pool.

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Roadmaps – Mapping the Journey of US Swimming Stars: Men’s 100 Free

In this new series, Roadmaps – Mapping the Journey of US Swimming Stars, we will explore how modern-day Olympians climbed their way to the top.

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Ryan Held Describes Killer Coley Stickels Set (Video)

Ryan Held breaks down Coley Stickels Sprint training, including a set that burns the arms, the legs… burns just about everything if done right

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